Willis Blackshear Jr
@willisb_jr
State Senator District 6. Former Ohio State Representative HD-38
Stopped by the CareSource food distribution event in collaboration with the Foodbank at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds today! Grateful to CareSource for consistently showing up for our community and helping meet the needs of so many. Your commitment truly makes a difference!
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is holding a public hearing at Dayton City Hall. This is your chance to listen, learn, and speak up—make your voice heard!
Here’s a list of upcoming in-district office hours! Stop by and see me!
I had the privilege of speaking at the “Good Trouble” rally yesterday. This is more than just a saying but a lifestyle, let’s continue to strive to make the world a better place!
Today is National Give Something Away Day! Whether it’s donating items, volunteering your time or skills, a random act of kindness, or paying it forward. Use today as a way to make someone’s day. Remember, it is more blessed to give than to receive!
Stopped by to support Sip N Smash food truck! Whenever you get a chance go get a burger and some lemonade, you won’t be disappointed!
Kicked off my Friday morning at the Dayton Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Briefing. It was a pleasure hearing from Alberto Cracco, CEO of Westrafo, a leading company in the electromechanical industry with a strong presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.
Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending the reception for Dayton icon Curtis Barnes Sr, whose art exhibition is currently on display at the Dayton Art Institute. I didn’t snap any photos of the artwork because this is truly an experience you have to see in person! The…
Had a great time at the Montgomery County Fair with County Auditor Karl Keith! Don’t miss out,there’s still time to visit! The Fair runs through Saturday at the Fairgrounds!
Great evening celebrating Sinclair College Upward Bound’s 30th Anniversary. We celebrated 3 decades of Upward Bound impact, student success, and community!
Congratulations to Mindy Cline on her retirement as Principal of Primary Village North in Centerville Schools! We also celebrate her honor as the 2025 Grand Marshal of the Americana Festival. Best wishes and congratulations once again!
Are you wondering what this talk around the Browns stadium and Unclaimed funds has been about these last few weeks? Well check out this video and find out if YOU have any money out there that you haven’t claimed yet!
Snapshot of what Amended Substitute House Bill 96 “State Budget” will look like with the Governor’s changes. I will continue to share more information! Provisions Dewine Vetoed Senate Bill 1 Compliance, removes provision that House and Senate Higher Education committees must…
The City of Centerville has done an outstanding job with the renovation of the Benham’s Grove event center. The newly upgraded, 6,000-square-foot, year-round facility can now accommodate up to 200 guests for a wide range of events. A fantastic addition for the community!
This past Friday, I had the honor of speaking at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Dayton Convention Center. The $45 million transformation is a major step forward, positioning the center to host larger events and attract more visitors to our city. Increased…
One of the many reasons why I voted NO on the budget!
A snippet from my floor speech yesterday on the State Budget: Moments like this call for deep reflection on the work we’re doing. Public service is a privilege, one that should never be taken for granted, misused, or abused. We entered this work to serve the people. But…