Title: Rep. Jason Stephens Letter Writing Resource Page
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Created: 2022-08-10 19:26:55
Updated: 2024-02-02 21:50:00
Published: 2022-08-10 03:00:00
Converted: 2025-04-14T20:29:06.992644732
Supporter of COS Ohio:
Thank you for taking the time to write letters to your legislators in support of the Convention of States Resolution HJR-1 in Ohio.
We have reached out to you specifically because your representative has not publicly supported our movement in Ohio and we need your help to engage these uncommitted representatives.
It is understood that hand-written letters are a highly effective tool for influencing elected officials. While we feel hand-write your letters are best, it's fine to type them if need be.
Below is a sample letter to use as a guide if you are in need of inspiration. It is important that your letter is clear and as unique as possible.
We need letters to be worded somewhat differently so please pepper in your own verbiage and feel free not to use the verbiage we have suggested below. We do want to be sure to compliment our representatives on any recent or ongoing efforts which we have listed below.
If you have any questions at any point in your letter-writing, please contact Diana Telles at diana.telles@cosaction.com.
Sample Ohio (preferably) handwritten letter to be mailed to Rep. Stephens:
Month x, 2022
Dear Rep. Stephens,
Please accept my sincere appreciation for your commitment to the state of Ohio. Also know I respect elected officials like you who are willing to face the challenge of balancing family life with time spent in Columbus representing our district.
In addition, I applaud you on your initiative with the ______bill and ______ bill this past year. I was in support of this legislation and am satisfied the intent of such bills helped forward conservative values in Ohio which are important to me.
I write to you today to promote the Convention of States (COS) movement in Ohio and ask for your support in the passage of our resolution HJR-1 this year. For eight long years, we have been urging the Ohio legislature to invoke Art V of the U.S. Constitution, joining the 19 states who have passed a COS resolution thus far.
It is clear to me that Washington is broken. It is in the hands of people who do not share my values of freedom and liberty. Holding a convention limited to proposing amendments is the best way I’ve found to push back on the overbearing Federal Government and bring power back into the states. Please vote in favor of HJR-1 when this resolution makes its way to the floor of the Ohio House.
Thank you so much for your consideration on this immensely important opportunity to promote liberty in our country.
Sincerely,
First name Last name,
Ohio House District 93
Your address
Mailing Address:
Rep. Jason Stephens
77 South High Street
13th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Information about Rep. Stephens, HD-93
“I am looking forward to working on each committee and with my colleagues to improve the lives of Ohioans.” Stephens is serving his first term. Stephens has an extensive background in local government, most recently serving as Lawrence County auditor. He previously served as Lawrence County commissioner. Stephens is a small business owner as well. He currently is a licensed insurance agent at Stephens & Son Insurance Agency, Inc and is a co-owner of Stephens & Son Insurance of Chesapeake, Inc. Stephens graduated from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Finance and Business Management. He is married to his wife Juli since 1994, and they live on a small farm in Getaway. He and his wife have three sons and are active members of the Rome Church of Christ in Proctorville.
Listed below is relevant state legislation supported by Rep. Stephens that may resemble the pillars of COS: government overreach, term limits, and fiscal responsibility.
H. B. No. 201 Prevent local governments from limiting use of natural gas
H. B. No. 357 Index homestead exemption amounts to inflation
S. B. No. 18 Incorporates federal IRS changes
H. B. No. 67 Seek waiver from federal testing requirements
H. B. No. 140 Enact Ballot Uniformity and Transparency Act
S. B. No. 157 Regards child born alive after attempted abortion
H. B. No. 227 Regards concealed weapons and concealed carry without license
H. B. No. 240 Enact Parents Right to Know Act
H. B. No. 327 Prohibit teaching, advocating, or promoting divisive concepts
H. B. No. 400 Prohibit public schools from requiring students to wear a mask
H. B. No. 504 Increase penalty for disturbing a religious worship meeting
H. R. No. 19 Urge Congress to create a National Infrastructure Bank.
H. J. R. No. 4 CA: Prohibit local government from allowing non-electors to vote
H. C. R. No. 5 Urge Congress not to adopt HR 1 - 117th Congress
H. C. R. No. 7 Urge Congress/Dept of Defense maintain C130 fleet
H. C. R. No. 13 Urge Congress enact The Sunshine Protection Act of 2021
H. C. R. No. 18 Urge Congress to adopt the Keep Nine constitutional amendment
H. C. R. No. 22 Urge United States government to secure southern border
H. C. R. No. 35 Invalidate proposed amendments to OAC rule 3301-35-04
H. C. R. No. 46 Urge President recommend not closing Chillicothe VA Med Center
H. R. No. 56 Urge certain officials - amend Clean Air Act/air quality rules
H. R. No. 57 Urge protection of integrity / independence of U.S. Supreme Court
H. R. No. 147 Urge Congress, President - act to bring home hostage missionaries
H. R. No. 194 Urge addition of Canada to religious freedom Special Watch list
To learn more about Rep. Stephens, refer to the Ohio House web page: https://ohiohouse.gov/members/jason-stephens