Over the past month, Ohio Senate Democrats have held several Listening Tour events focused on economic security issues. Each event has been convened by a member of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

“The Listening Tour is a statewide series of public forums designed to build awareness of and support for the legislative vision of the Senate Democratic Caucus through a comprehensive Economic Security Agenda. These public forums will serve as a catalyst to develop specific legislation to spur job creation, provide quality health care, advance clean-coal technology, reduce crime, invest in our urban neighborhoods, end foreclosure and promote affordable housing. The Listening Tour is an opportunity for the public to inform the Senate Democratic Caucus as it develops legislative solutions for issues relevant to local communities throughout the state of Ohio.”

The last scheduled event will be held from 1-4 PM on Friday, July 18 at the Center of Science and Industry in Columbus. This session, focused on affordable housing, will be convened by Senator Ray Miller.

"During the various Listening Tours that will take place throughout Ohio, Senate Democrats will share our vision for creating a more vibrant economic future through legislation that addresses the relevant needs of the communities that make our state great," said Senator Ray Miller, who will hold an event in Columbus July 18. "We look forward to better serving the public through informed, compassionate policies that will invest in our economic infrastructure to generate prosperity and opportunity for all Ohioans."

Complete list of Listening Tour events:

* Friday, May 30, 1-4 p.m.: Lorain County Community College (Health care) – Senator Sue Morano (D-Lorain)
* Monday, June 2, 1-4 p.m.: St. Clairsville (Clean-coal, energy) – Senator Jason Wilson (D-Columbiana)
* Friday, June 13, 2-5 p.m.: Akron, University of Akron – Martin Center (Transforming a local economy: The Akron Experience) – Senator Tom Sawyer (D-Akron)
* Friday, June 20, 1-4 p.m.: Kent State University-Trumbull (Home foreclosures and economic security) – Senator Capri Cafaro (D-Hubbard)
* Wednesday, June 25, 5:30-7 p.m.: Cincinnati (Community-based strategies for confronting urban crime) – Senator Eric Kearney (D-Cincinnati)
* Friday, June 27, 1-4 p.m.: Cleveland, City Council chambers (Urban solutions for urban problems) – Senators Shirley Smith (D-Cleveland), Lance Mason (D-Cleveland) and Dale Miller (D-Cleveland)
* Friday, July 18, 1-4 p.m.: Columbus, Center of Science and Industry (Affordable housing) – Senator Ray Miller (D-Columbus)