COLUMBUS, OH: Today, 29 Toledo area leaders—including State Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson, State Representative Erika White, County Commissioners Pete Gerken and Lisa Sobecki, and State School Board Member Teresa Fedor—endorsed Dr. Amy Acton’s campaign for Governor. See the full list below:
- State Senator Paula Hicks Hudson
- State Representative Erika White
- State School Board Member and former State Senator Teresa Fedor
- Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken
- Lucas County Commissioner Lisa Sobecki
- State School Board Member Kristie Reighard
- Bowling Green Mayor Mike Aspacher
- Marblehead Mayor John Starcher
- Perrysburg Mayor Tom Mackin
- Bowling Green City Councilmember Jordan Musgrave
- Bowling Green City Councilmember Rachel Phipps
- Bowling Green City Councilmember Joel Oderiso
- Rossford City Councilmember Brenna Reynolds
- Rossford City Councilmember Rachel Tinney
- Toledo City Councilmember Mac Driscoll
- Toledo City Councilmember Dr. Brittany Jones
- Toledo City Councilmember Cerssanda McPherson
- Toledo City Councilmember Theresa Morris
- Toledo City Councilmember Vanice Williams
- Walbridge Village Councilmember Thomas Urbina
- Toledo Public School Board member Polly Gerken
- Toledo Public School Board member Chris Varwig
- Washington Local School Board member Mark Hughes
- Rossford Board of Education Member Emily Blocko
- Former Ohio Democratic Party Chair Jim Ruvolo
- Former State Senator Linda Furney
- Former State Representative Peter Ujvagi
- Former State Representative Michael Sheehy
- Former Lucas County Commissioner Tina Wozniak
Here’s what they’re saying:
“There is a major difference between a politician and a servant-leader. Dr Amy Acton is a servant-leader who advocates for others and will move Ohio forward,” said State Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson. “As a former Mayor, former governor’s staff member and now Ohio State Senator — and a proud member of our Toledo community — I know what true leadership rooted in service looks like. And Dr. Acton embodies that spirit. As a physician, public servant, and community advocate, she’s spent her life fighting for better opportunities that reach every corner of our state.”
“Change is overdue in Ohio. As Governor of Ohio, Amy Acton will challenge the status quo of catering to the rich and powerful,” said state school board member and former State Senator Teresa Fedor. “Amy is determined to lead Ohio in a new direction. Just for starters, she will bring back power to the people and stand up for constitutional redistricting maps, as well as fairly funding our public schools. It’s time for a change.”
“I support Amy for Governor because she has the steady hand to give the great people of Ohio the stability to live, deliver jobs, grow our economy, and put the people first,” said Lucas County Commissioner Lisa Sobecki.
“Dr. Acton doesn’t just diagnose problems — she rolls up her sleeves to fix them,” said Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken. As a physician and a public servant, she’s delivered measurable improvements for families across our state. Her leadership style is grounded in facts, shaped by compassion, and strengthened by collaboration. I have no doubt she’ll be a governor who unites and delivers.”
“I am proud to offer my strong support to Dr. Amy Acton for Governor. Dr. Acton has demonstrated her commitment to the people that she serves,” said Bowling Green Mayor Mike Aspacher. “I have no doubt that as Governor she will continue to prioritize people over politics and focus on the issues that matter to Ohio’s local communities: reaffirming a commitment to public education, strengthening job attraction and retention efforts and helping to build stronger and safer communities. I look forward to working with Dr. Acton on these important initiatives.”
“I’m honored to receive such broad support from so many respected, long-serving leaders in Toledo and Northwest Ohio, which is such a crucial part of our state,” said Dr. Amy Acton. “On day one, I’ll begin working with these leaders to bring down costs for Ohioans, fully fund our public schools, and make sure our communities have all the resources they need to thrive.”