FLIPPABLE: Tom Jackson for OH-SD24
I am the son of a great man who fought bravely for our country during the Korea War and returned to serve the public, and protect our communities as a career police officer. I am the son of a great woman who also served the public as a social worker and a nurse. Together, my amazing parents raised five children, put us in great public schools, and through persistence and hard work, we each earned a college degree.
My wife and I have lived in Solon, Ohio since 1999. I came to the area for a job and stayed for the community. Our son and daughter benefited from an excellent public education, from kindergarten through college, and recently launched their careers in Ohio.
I know the challenges that many Ohioans face. I know the power of strong communities and public institutions that help people thrive. I will work to ensure that every Ohioan has the opportunity to succeed.
I started my career working for the Close Up Foundation, a non-profit and non-partisan organization that believes a strong democracy requires active and informed participation by all citizens. Close Up serves young people from all communities and backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, socioeconomic level, or academic standing. Since 1971, over 900,000 students, teachers, and parents have participated in Close Up’s Washington, DC-based programs. Their issue-centric, nonpartisan curriculum is designed to provide participants with a stronger understanding of government institutions, history and current issues and their roles as citizens.
I moved from this public service role to working at a multi-billion dollar, Fortune 500 company, helping Progressive Insurance build their operations in the DC market. Based on my success in DC, Progressive moved me and my family to Cleveland to join their corporate team.
In 2007, I moved to a small business. I brought my insurance business expertise to the Leverity Insurance Group, where I serve the insurance needs of over 200 families and businesses.
Throughout my career I’ve taken challenges head on. I know how to analyze a situation to find the best solution and get people working together to achieve a common goal. I’m now ready to use those skills to serve the people of Ohio in the State Senate.
I serve as Chair-elect on the Board of Directors of the Solon Chamber of Commerce and am on the Executive Committee of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party. Previously, I served as the President of the Solon Democratic Club and on the board of the local youth soccer club. I’ve been a volunteer coach on Solon High School’s cross country and track teams.
I came back to my roots in supporting our strong Democracy, helping great local candidates get elected to City Council, School Board, the Mayor’s office and the Ohio Statehouse. I understand the issues and know how to engage our community to help candidates win. Now it’s my turn to bring some common sense and balance to the decision-making in Columbus.
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