Representing Ohio's 27th Senate District

Creating Better, Higher Paying Jobs

Ohio's recovery is on. Creating economic opportunity for all and finding Ohio's place in the new economy is Job One for Kevin Coughlin.
"As Ohio recovers, we must position for the new economy. Reduce taxes, regulatory and legal hurdles; invest in higher ed, research and technology."
Kevin Coughlin

The Path to Progress

  • Build Up Our Strengths. Use Issue 1 dollars to invest in the people and facilities needed to attract the very best in biomedical research, polymers and advanced materials, liquid crystals, aeronautics, and renewable energy technologies. By focusing on what we're doing right, Ohio can be a world leader in these areas.
  • Reduce the Barriers to Job Growth. Reduce the government red-tape, excessive regulations, and frivolous lawsuits that stifle the growth of our businesses and that keep others from locating in Ohio.
  • Maintain a Tax Code that Encourages Growth and Prosperity. Reduce or eliminate business taxes on investment and free up more capital for new hires, better wages and benefits, and new equipment purchases.
  • Create a Highly Trained Workforce Through World-Class Education.
  • Focus on Workforce Development and Job Training. Create incentives for businesses to train workers and partner with our community colleges to provide workforce development for the business community. We should be able to pledge that a new company's employees will be trained on their system, by our community colleges when the factory opens.
  • Open Up New Markets Worldwide for Ohio Businesses. Expand international markets for Ohio-made goods and services.
  • Support and Promote the Quality of Life in Our Communities. It's not all about taxes and business costs. Today's employers are looking for great places for their workers to live. Invest in the arts and culture, recreational and natural resources, historic preservation, and tourism.
  • Promote Fiscal Restraint. Hold the line on government spending and efficiently provide services so that valuable capital remains in the hands of those who invest it to create jobs and support the economy.

A Record of Progress

  • Ohio has reformed its antiquated tax code, cutting income taxes for every Ohioan by 21% and cutting the sales tax by half a penny. Ohioans making $10,000 or less pay nothing.
  • The state has eliminated two job-killing taxes - the tangible personal property tax and the corporate franchise tax.
  • Over $2 billion has been invested to prepare job-ready sites for new industries.
  • Kevin helped craft Ohio's current budget that keeps state spending to its lowest increase in more than 40 years.
  • Kevin has been awarded the NFIB's Guardian of Small Business Award and been named Watchdog of the Treasury for his support of small business and his fiscally responsible record.
  • Ohio has extended and expanded a tax credit for businesses to train and re-train workers.
  • Ohio has become a national leader in tort reform, bringing common sense to the courtroom and guarding against frivolous lawsuits that cripple job growth.
  • Kevin is endorsed by the people who are creating jobs for Ohioans including the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio Manufacturing Association. Says the OMA, "Kevin Coughlin supports the issues that encourage manufacturing growth in our state."
  • We're adding jobs every day in Ohio, thanks to new policies and an upswing of the economy. Here's just a sampling of the good news:
    • Retail complex development in Cuyahoga Falls resulting in 100 new jobs. (Falls News Press Lauren Krupar, April 3, 2006)
    • PASCO, a Hudson-based holdings company to add 100 new jobs. (Hudson Hub Times Jennifer Reece, June 21, 2006)
    • SouthStar Funding LLC in Hudson to add 51 high-wage jobs. (Hudson Hub Times Laura Freeman, February 15, 2006)
    • Honda Motor Company to add 1,000 jobs at Ohio supplier plants. (Governor's Office, June 28, 2006)
    • Yokohoma Tire Company opening a new distribution and warehouse center resulting in 60 new jobs. (Governor's Office, May 25, 2006)
    • Whirlpool Corporation plans to expand facilities and create 1,147 new jobs. (Governor's Office, May 17, 2006)
    • Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC in Marietta plans to expand facilities and create 216 new jobs. (Governor's Office, May 5, 2006)
    • H.C. Starck to expand its Euclid manufacturing, stamping, and processing facility and create 130 new jobs while retaining 113 positions. (Governor's Office, April 25, 2006)
    • Spartech Plastics opening a world-class manufacturing facility in Greenville to create 90 new jobs while retaining 91 positions. (Governor's Office, April 20, 2006)
    • Fisher and Paykel Appliances opening a new manufacturing plant in Clyde resulting in 118 new jobs. (Governor's Office, March 14, 2006)
    • DaimlerChrysler in Toledo to keep 750 jobs by adding a new Jeep Assembly complex. (Toledo Blade, June 15, 2006)
    • General Motors Corporation in Toledo announces expansion promising 893 new jobs. (Toledo Blade, Christopher D. Kirkpatrick July 11, 2006)
    • Citigroup Inc. in Cincinnati to create 1,000 new jobs. (Cincinnati Enquirer Jon Newberry, July 11, 2006)
    • Wrayco Industries in Stow to create 100 new jobs. (Stow Sentry Andrea Cole, March 27, 2006)
    • Health and Wellness Center in Stow to create 300 new jobs. (Stow Sentry Andrea Cole, March 20, 2006)
    • Hyland Software in Cleveland announces expansion resulting in 200 new jobs. (Canton Repository, September 28, 2005)
    • Mahika Packaging Company announces new facility in Twinsburg resulting in 45 new jobs (Twinsburg Bulletin Joe Murphy, February 9, 2006)
    • Buckingham Coal Company plans to open new facility in Perry County resulting in strong demand for coal workers. (Canton Repository, February 20, 2006)
    • Life Line Screening in Cleveland plans to expand facility and create 100 new jobs. (Canton Repository, April 20, 2006)

Paid for by Team Coughlin, Robert J. Kollar, Treasurer.

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