Bob Young (Ohio politician)

Bob Young
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 32nd district
In office
January 1, 2021 – October 2, 2023
Preceded byAnthony DeVitis
Succeeded byJack Daniels
Personal details
Born (1982-05-04) May 4, 1982 (age 42)
Green, Ohio, U.S.[1]
Political partyRepublican
Children4
Residence(s)Green, Ohio, U.S.
OccupationAuctioneer
Websiteohiohouse.gov/members/bob-young

Bob Young (born May 4, 1982) is an American businessman, auctioneer, and politician who served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He assumed office on January 1, 2021 and resigned on October 2, 2023.

Career

Prior to serving in the House, Young was a member of the Green, Ohio City Council.[1] He also owns an auctioning company.[1] Young ran for and won the 2020 election for the 36th district of the Ohio House of Representatives, defeating Democratic nominee Matt Shaughnessy.[2]

Personal life

Young is married and has four children.[1]

On July 9, 2023, Young was charged with two counts of domestic violence and one count of disrupting public service. The account of the incident alleges that Young struck his wife in the face with an open hand, an act that was witnessed by one of their four children.[3]

In light of the charges, Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens asked Young to resign.[4] In response, Young stated that he planned to remain in office.[5]

On August 28, 2023 Young was arrested a second time for violating his wife's protection order.[6]

On September 8, 2023, Young announced that he would be resigning effective October 2.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Bob Young". City of Green.
  2. ^ Ashworth, Alan. "Roemer beats Campbell for Ohio House 38th District seat". Akron Beacon Journal.
  3. ^ "Ohio State Rep. Bob Young arrested for second time in last two months". News5Cleveland. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  4. ^ "Ohio Speaker Stephens asks Rep. Bob Young of Green to resign amid domestic violence charges". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  5. ^ "State Rep. Bob Young struck wife, brother, sheriff's report alleges; local lawmaker says he will not resign". News 5 Cleveland WEWS. 2023-07-10. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
  6. ^ "Ohio state Rep. Bob Young arrested on violation of protection order". WKYC 3 Studios Cleveland. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  7. ^ "Rep. Bob Young resigns from Ohio House as he faces domestic violence charges". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved 2023-09-08.


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