Bill Roemer
{{Short description|American politician (born 1956)}}
{{Infobox officeholder|
| name = Bill Roemer
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| district = 31st
| predecessor = Marilyn Slaby
| state_house = Ohio
| term_start = January 6, 2019
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1956|08|21}}
| birth_place = Akron, Ohio, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| party = Republican
| residence = Richfield, Ohio, U.S.
| alma_mater = Case Western Reserve University
| profession =
}}
William (Bill) Roemer (born August 21, 1956) is a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, since 2019, representing the 31st district. The district encompasses the majority of western and northern Summit county. A Republican, he is serving his fourth term in the House of Representatives.
Election History, committee assignments, and notable legislation
In 2010, Roemer ran for Summit County Council at large and was successful. He served 4 years and then, in 2015 ran for the Summit Educational Services Center Board of Governors winning the election. In 2016, Roemer ran for Summit County Executive, but lost.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ideastream.org/news/roemer-loses-roegner-wins-and-sykes-continue-dynasty|title=Roemer Loses, Roegner Wins, and Sykes Continue Dynasty|date=2016-11-09|website=ideastream|language=en|access-date=2019-08-05}} Two years later when state Representative Marilyn Slaby announced that she would not seek reelection, Roemer announced his candidacy for her state House seat.{{Cite web|url=http://www.akron.com/akron-ohio-community-news.asp?aID=39611|title=Akron Ohio News - Slaby looks back on long career, busy final term|website=www.akron.com|access-date=2019-08-05}} He would easily win the seat against Democrat Elliott Kolkovich with 58% of the vote.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=844529|title=Our Campaigns - OH State House 38 Race - Nov 06, 2018|website=www.ourcampaigns.com|access-date=2019-08-05}}
In 2020, he handily defeated fellow Richfield resident Democrat Joe Campbell 61% to 39% and, in 2022, defeated Rita Darrow 52% to 48%.{{Cite web |title=Ohio State House - District 31 Election Results {{!}} Journal Sentinel |url=https://www.jsonline.com/elections/results/race/2022-11-08-state_house-OH-36185/ |access-date=2022-12-20 |website=www.jsonline.com |language=en}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/04/ohio-election-updates-summit-county-statehouse-general-assembly-results/6047369002/|title = Roemer beats Campbell for Ohio House 38th District seat}} In 2024, Roemer defeated Democratic candidate A.J. Harris 53% to 47% securing his fourth and final term in the Ohio Statehouse of Representatives https://www.dispatch.com/elections/results/2024-11-05/race/36185/ohio
He serves as Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, served as cochairman of the Joint committee on Property Tax Review and Reform and then serves as a member on Finance, Public Insurance and Pensions, Medicaid, and the Joint Medicaid Oversight Committee. During his time in the House, Roemer has had several bills passed into law primarily dealing with healthcare, taxation, and regulatory reform.
In 2022, Roemer passed the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Act. PACE is a managed care model that provides participants with needed medical care in multiple settings. The PACE Act will expand Medicaid to ensure the elderly can stay in their homes and have more options to save on burdensome costs for their care.{{Cite web |title=Roemer's PACE Act Approved by General Assembly |url=https://www.ohiohouse.gov/members/bill-roemer/news/roemers-pace-act-approved-by-general-assembly-112958 |access-date=2022-12-20 |website=Ohio House of Representatives |language=en}} Among his many accomplishments, Roemer was also the primary sponsor of HB 558 allowing for unused prescription drugs to be safely donated by end users to charitable pharmacies and non-profit clinics. This enables Ohioans to cut down on drug waste and improve access to life-saving medications for uninsured and underinsured patients.{{Cite web |title=Roemer, Jordan Bill to Increase Rx Access, Cut Waste Passes Ohio House |url=https://www.ohiohouse.gov/members/bill-roemer/news/roemer-jordan-bill-to-increase-rx-access-cut-waste-passes-ohio-house-109554 |access-date=2022-12-20 |website=Ohio House of Representatives |language=en}} In 2025, Roemer passed Internal Revenue Code changes which was tax conformity legislation that made changes to federal tax law. {{Cite web |title=House Bill 14 {{!}} 136th General Assembly |url=https://www.ohiohouse.gov/legislation/136/hb14 |access-date=2025-03-28 |website=Ohio House of Representatives |language=en}}
Recognition
Roemer has been on the receiving end of numerous awards and distinctions for his exemplary state service, including: the David C. Rinebolt Community Service Award, the NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award, Ohio Society of CPAs Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award, LeadingAge Public Service Award, Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging's Legislator of the Year Award, Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS' #HomeforAll Award.{{Cite web |title=Representative Roemer Named Legislator of the Year by Ohio Partners for Affordable Energy |url=https://www.ohiohouse.gov/members/bill-roemer/news/representative-roemer-named-legislator-of-the-year-by-ohio-partners-for-affordable-energy-107532 |access-date=2022-12-20 |website=Ohio House of Representatives |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2021-11-24 |title=Roemer, Roegner earn Ohio Society of CPAs award - Akron.com |url=https://www.akron.com/articles/roemer-roegner-earn-ohio-society-of-cpas-award/ |access-date=2022-12-20 |website=Akron.com - Akron, OH}}{{cite tweet |number=1587527068312559616 |user=o4aadvocacy |title=Representative @RoemerBill was awarded the o4a Elected Official Advocate of the Year Award at the o4a Conference. Rep Roemer's aide, Robert Gray, joined us to accept the award on behalf of Representative @RoemerBill. Congratulations Representative Bill Roemer! @DirectionHomeAC https://t.co/umLcr1X3i8 |author=o4a |date=November 1, 2022 |access-date=January 16, 2023 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221220173353/https://twitter.com/o4aadvocacy/status/1587527068312559616 |archive-date=December 20, 2022 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=Log masuk ke Facebook |url=https://ms-my.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fms-my.facebook.com%2FLeadingAgeOhio%2Fposts%2F5688613691150424%2F |access-date=2022-12-20 |website=Facebook |language=ms}}{{cite tweet |number=1578141767064510464 |user=acarREALTORS |title=Congratulations to our 2022 #HomeForAll Award Recipient Bill Roemer! #ACARAnnualMeeting2022 #HomeForAll https://t.co/ddsZG3IOgU |author=ACAR REALTORS |date=October 6, 2022 |access-date=January 16, 2023 |language=en |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221220204800/https://twitter.com/acarrealtors/status/1578141767064510464 |archive-date=December 20, 2022 |url-status=live}}, CHC Presidents Award, Children's Champion Award, and the Case Western Reserve Distinguished Alumni Award.
Roemer has also earned the Glenn (Speed) Bosworth Award and was inducted into the summit county baseball hall of fame for his hard work, dedication and leadership in the sport of baseball.
Community Life
A longtime community leader in Summit County, Roemer served as a member of Summit County Council and as Vice President of the Summit ESC Board of Governors, which helps provide important educational services to children throughout the community. For 16 years, Roemer has worked as a substitute teacher in the Revere School District, teaching students in upper level math and tutoring children as well.
Active in the local community, Roemer volunteered as president, treasurer and commissioner of Revere Baseball over the last 27 years. As manager of the high school travel program, his teams won four championships over a ten year period. Additionally, Roemer served on the executive committee of the Cuyahoga Valley Regional Council of Governments and the Akron General Hospital Member Advisory Committee.
Education and career
Roemer has a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Case Western Reserve University, where he graduated summa cum laude. He also earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the Weatherhead School of Management of Case Western Reserve University. He is a former instructor of finance at Myers University.
Roemer is a retired AT&T sales director and a Certified Public Accountant, who previously worked in regulatory accounting. Rep Roemer is married to Josie Roemer, a member of Summit ESC, and resides in Richfield with his family.{{Cite web|url=http://www.ohiohouse.gov/bill-roemer/biography|title = Bill Roemer Biography}}{{Cite web |title=Roemer Joins Governing Board at Summit Educational Service Center |url=https://www.summitesc.org/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=5I220I&dasi=4GB3Y |access-date=2022-12-20 |website=www.summitesc.org |language=en}}
References
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Links
- [http://www.ohiohouse.gov/bill-roemer Representative Bill Roemer (official site)]
{{Members of the Ohio House of Representatives}}
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Category:Republican Party members of the Ohio House of Representatives