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Ohio's 2012 Primary Election is March 6th, 2012
Sheila Calko (Democrat)
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| Running for | 64th Ohio House District |
| City | Warren, OH |
| Education | Certificate in Governance & the Political Process, Women’s Campaign School at Yale University July 2010 2009 Ohio Political Leaders Fellowship, The Center for Progressive Leadership November 2009 Master of Arts, Teaching of Social Studies Teachers College, Columbia University August 2008 Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education Youngstown State University May 2004 High School Diploma, Austintown Fitch High School June 1998 |
| Employer | Not currently employed |
| Family | Spouse: George M. Calko, Jr.
Children: David W. Klasovsky & George M. Calko, III |
| Time in area | Born and raised in Mahoning Valley |
| Website | http://www.voteforsheilacalko.com/ |
| Reasons for running | As a parent, teacher, political organizer, and civically active community member, Sheila Calko is committed to providing fresh energy, accessibility and service to the constituents of Ohio’s 64th District.
For the past few years, our state has experienced some of the most difficult times we have ever seen. Sheila Calko is dedicated to working with Ohioans to develop smart solutions to the difficult challenges of our time and build a bright future for our community. After taking several education policy classes in graduate school at Columbia University while simultaneously teaching in the largest school district in the country, Sheila became inspired to become even more politically involved. Sheila's experience in the classroom as a teacher and union representative along with her education have prepared her to be an effective education policy maker. As a former teacher and wife of a union steelworker, Sheila worked hard against anti-collective bargaining Senate Bill 5. She wants to ensure that the rights of working Ohioans are protected. |
| Priorities | 1. Focus on strengthening our economy by bringing jobs into our valley.
2. Work with businesses and community leaders to develop Ohio’s clean energy sector. 3. Improve support for Ohio’s schools in a fiscally responsible way. 4. Continue to speak out and take action in support of working families. 5. Protect the social safety net in these tough economic times within the state's budget. 6. Advocate to revise Ohio's tax code, etc. to develop fair revenue streams and cut unfair tax loopholes. |
| Qualifications | MA in Teaching from Columbia University; taught high school Social Studies; currently serves on the Executive Board of the Midlothian Free Health Clinic; worked on many legislative and political campaigns |
| Positions on the issues | Education Reform:
Sheila Calko has the passion, educational background, and real world experience as a public school teacher, mother, and union representative to move Ohio’s Public Schools rank to #1 in the USA. She will fight hard to increase wise investments in Ohio’s Pre-K through Post-Secondary education system and workforce development programs. Clean Energy Jobs: Sheila Calko has the knowledge, experience, and drive to create a more sustainable Ohio for future generations. By assisting local governments, educational institutions, non-profits, and businesses to better leverage their assets and collaborate with one another we will turn Northeast Ohio into a Clean Energy Hub and Techbelt. Access to Health Care & Nutrition: Sheila Calko will continue to fight for increased access to health care and nutrition for all Ohioans. She will work with local health care institutions to provide more preventative care to help decrease health care costs. Sheila will ensure that nutrition programs will be properly supported by the state and implemented successfully in the 64th District. Additionally, Sheila will advocate for resources for growing sustainable agriculture in Ohio and cooperate with local food policy councils and those working to increase access to affordable, healthy, locally-grown food. Protecting Working Families: Sheila Calko will remain a staunch advocate for the rights of working people and their families. She understands the importance of collective bargaining and of providing a living wage for Ohioans. Sheila believes that human rights and basic dignity are the cornerstones of good legislation and will work diligently daily to protect Ohioans. For more info: http://voteforsheilacalko.com/issues/ |