 Please join State Representative Jennifer Gross for her next Town Hall Meeting in October!
District 45 Happenings
 Representative Gross recently joined Representative Michelle Teska and the Northeast Republican Women’s Club to discuss House Bill 783, legislative priorities at the Statehouse, and issues affecting residents throughout the district. Meetings like these allow the Representative to provide updates from Columbus while hearing directly from constituents about the issues and concerns that matter most to them.
Representative Gross also joined Representative Thomas Hall and more than 80 community partners for the Butler County Family and Children First Council’s first annual Legislative Lunch. The event brought together schools, behavioral health providers, nonprofits, family representatives, and other organizations serving children and families throughout Butler County. Discussions focused on reaching families earlier, improving coordination between local services, and breaking barriers between agencies. Representative Gross appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from those working with families every day and to discuss how state and local partners can better work together to serve the community.
Rep. Report
 *Pictured above, vote count to suspend Ohio's Gas Tax for 90 days
October has been another busy month both in District 45 and at the Statehouse, and much of my focus has remained on two issues I hear about regularly from Ohioans: the rising cost of living and making sure major developments do not leave taxpayers and local communities footing the bill.
I was pleased to support the temporary suspension of Ohio’s motor fuel tax, providing immediate relief at the pump for families across the state. For many Ohioans, transportation costs remain a significant part of the household budget, and this measure offered a practical way to reduce that expense while protecting the road and transportation funding our communities rely on. Ohioans work hard for their money, and I believe providing meaningful relief while maintaining our responsibility to fund critical infrastructure was the right approach.
I have also continued working on House Bill 983, the Data Center Accountability and Citizen Protection Act, which I introduced alongside Representative Michelle Teska. Data centers are expanding rapidly across Ohio, and communities deserve a real voice when projects of this size can affect their property, utilities, water, and surrounding neighborhoods. House Bill 983 would require local voter approval before a new or expanded data center can move forward and includes additional protections dealing with transparency and environmental impacts.
My focus throughout this process has been simple: economic development should benefit Ohioans, not come at their expense. We can welcome new investment and technology while still protecting taxpayers, ratepayers, and the communities being asked to host these projects. Residents should not find out after the fact that decisions affecting their neighborhoods have already been made for them.
Back home, I have continued meeting with constituents and community organizations to hear what is working, what is not, and what needs our attention in Columbus. Whether the issue is affordability, local control, health care, or the needs of families in Butler County, hearing directly from the people I represent remains an important part of my work.
As always, thank you for allowing me the privilege of serving District 45. I will continue working to protect Ohio families, defend taxpayers, and make sure the voices of our communities are heard at the Statehouse.
My Best,
Jennifer Gross
State Representative
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