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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | Dean E. DePiero |
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Parma, Ohio , United States |
| Email | None |
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| Born |
00, 1968 |
| Died |
Still Living
(56 years) |
| Contributor | Wishful Thinking |
| Last Modifed | ...
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| Info | Dean E. DePiero is the 13th and youngest mayor elected to serve as the City of Parma’s chief executive officer. The city is Ohio’s seventh largest municipality and is a suburb of Cleveland.
Prior to taking office on January 1, 2004, DePiero represented the 15th Ohio House District for three, two-year terms. The district includes Parma, Brooklyn, Linndale and Middleburg Heights.
While a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, DePiero worked to improve public schools, make college education affordable and to expand economic opportunities for Ohioans.
A former prosecutor, DePiero also pushed for legislation to strengthen laws against sexual predators and domestic violence offenders.
A signature piece of legislation that he sponsored and that was signed into law was an increase in the penalty for shooting a police officer. The bill was named in honor of slain Cleveland police officer Wayne Leon who was gunned down in the line of duty.
DePiero also has been a champion for Ohio consumers when he introduced legislation designed to help reduce gas prices for residents. The Legislature would later pass a bill that contained many of his recommendations and ideas.
While a member of the Ohio House, he served on the following committees: Judiciary (ranking member), Criminal Justice, State Government and the Ethics and Elections subcommittee.
Born in 1968, DePiero grew up in Parma. His father, Jerry, worked as a bricklayer and later opened a realty company that he owns with DePiero’s mother, Roberta.
The youngest of four children, DePiero gradated from Ashland (OH) University in 1990 and earned a law degree four years later from Cleveland Marshall College of Law.
He began his political career in 1995 as a Parma councilman before being elected to the Ohio House. Prior to that, he served as an assistant law director and prosecutor for the City of Berea – also a Cleveland suburb.
Currently Mayor of Parma, Ohio – a Cleveland suburb. The 13th and youngest person elected to serve as the municipality’s chief executive officer at the age of 35.
Parma is Ohio’s seventh (7th) largest city with a population of about 85,000.
Served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003. Elected by the Democratic Caucus and was elected Minority Leader.
Sponsored several pieces of legislation that were signed into law while at the State House including:
HB 130, 124th General Assembly – Creating a seven-year prison sentence for anyone who shoots at a police officer.
HB 273, 124th General Assembly – Places the drugs GBL and BD on the “Harmful Intoxicants List.” When broken down by the body these drugs produce the same effects as “Ecstasy” –a “date rape” drug.
HB 502, 123rd General Assembly – Closes a loophole in the sexual predator law by holding a sexual predator’s hearing prior to the convicted person’s release from prison.
HB 331, 123rd General Assembly – Clarifies language with regards to sentencing laws. Allows courts of appeals to more effectively review appeals of felony sentences handed down by a trial court.
Constantly opposed cuts to higher education as well as primary and secondary schools. Fought for higher allocations for education.
Supported a labor-backed movement to bring real prescription drug coverage to the state of Ohio so that all Ohioans – especially senior citizens – could benefit from lower prescription drug prices.
Served as a Parma city councilman before being elected to the Ohio General Assembly for three, two-year terms. Prior to entering politics, served as a prosecutor for the City of Berea, a Cleveland suburb.
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