Wood County (Ohio) Democratic Party

09/15/2026

Vote for Rettig for Ohio on or before November 3rd!

Perrysburg Republican concerned with decisions of Rep. Haraz Ghanbari https://bgindependentmedia.org/perrysburg-republican-concerned-with-decisions-of-rep-haraz-ghanbari/

09/15/2026

Votes matter more than talking points. Rick’s opponent can say whatever he wants about supporting public schools, but the floor record tells a different story: budget caps, voucher expansion, unfunded mandates, and less local control. Rettig for Ohio spent 30 years inside the classroom. He knows what schools actually need, and he’ll vote like it.

District 75, check the record for yourself. Then on or before November 3rd.

Setting the Record Straight: Public Education in District 75

Last week, my opponent for Ohio House District 75, Rep. Haraz Ghanbari, claimed a "proven record of delivering for public schools," while dismissing my 30+ years in public education as mere campaign talk.

Three decades in the building every day, as a teacher, counselor, and coach, isn't a talking point. It’s real experience that brings a practical understanding of what schools need when drafting and voting on legislation at the Statehouse.

To see how his claim compares to his record, we reviewed publicly available legislative voting data. OEA gives him a 25% "F" grade in this area. Floor votes reveal the facts:

1️⃣Local School Budget Caps (HB 96): He voted YES to cap local school cash reserves, penalizing multi-year planning and forcing districts into more frequent local tax levies.

2️⃣Private Voucher Expansion/Failing to Fund Public Schools (HB 33 / HB 96): He voted YES on consecutive state budgets that expanded private school vouchers with public tax dollars, while failing to fully fund public schools in the same budgets.

3️⃣Overhauling Local Governance (SB 1 / HB 33): He voted YES to strip decision-making power from the elected State Board of Education and centralize control under executive political management.

4️⃣Higher Education Restrictions (SB 1): He voted YES to restrict public university faculty rights, alter post-tenure review, and place state mandates on campus instruction.

5️⃣Unfunded Classroom Mandates (HB 8 & HB 68): He voted YES on sweeping legislative mandates that burden school staff without providing state funding to implement them.

Claiming to advocate behind closed doors and actually voting for something on the House floor are not the same thing. Representatives are elected to represent us through recorded votes, not to claim private advocacy while casting votes that harm local schools.

District 75 voters have a clear choice between an incumbent defending a record of underfunding public schools and an educator with 30 years of direct experience who will fight for adequate public school funding at the Statehouse.

on or before November 3rd!

09/14/2026

09/14/2026

🚨New Endorsement - Rettig for Ohio! 🚨🚨

We are thrilled to announce that Rossford City Councilwoman and candidate for Wood County Commissioner, Brenna Reynolds, MPA, has proudly endorsed Rick Rettig for Ohio House District 75!

Holding a Master’s in Public Administration and serving her second term on City Council, Brenna brings a deep understanding of effective local governance and public policy. On Council, she was a major champion in transitioning Rossford to its first full-time fire department, demonstrating her commitment to public safety, strategic planning, and delivering real results for residents.

Brenna knows firsthand what it takes to strengthen local communities: “Rick has dedicated his life to service and is committed to empowering others to make the world a better place. He is an upstanding man who has never met a stranger, and I am proud to know him.”

09/13/2026

09/13/2026

TFT - Toledo Federation of Teachers represents thousands of educators, paraprofessionals, and daily substitutes across our region, including many who live in and call Wood County their home.

Today I’m grateful to share that they have endorsed my campaign for Wood County Commissioner! They've spent decades standing up for the people who show up for our kids every single day, and I'm proud to have them standing with me now.

Thank you, TFT, for your support and for everything you do!

09/13/2026

09/13/2026