Joe Schiavoni in 2018 OH Governor's race
On Abortion:
I trust women to make their own medical decisions
In a fundraising letter that calls him "a truly remarkable man of God," gubernatorial candidate Bill O'Neill is staking out his position as an anti-abortion candidate in the Democratic primary.
"I've always stood on the side of women, who I trust to make their own medical decisions," said state Sen. Joe Schiavoni. "I don't know why O'Neill is making this a position of his, but it's his decision. We'll see how it works out."
Source: Governing magazine on 2018 Ohio gubernatorial race
Mar 8, 2018
On Homeland Security:
Against military transgender ban
The gay pride parade comes in light of President Donald Trump's call for a ban preventing transgender people from serving in the military.
Schiavoni has been to several pride parades. "I think it's pretty ridiculous. If people want to serve our country I don't care what gender they are. If they want to serve, and they're able to serve then that should be the bottom line," said Schiavoni.
Source: WFMJ on 2018 Ohio Gubernatorial race
Jul 29, 2017
On Civil Rights:
LGBT students are like everyone else
[Asked at a public forum about increased bullying of LGBT students, and anti-gay discrimination]: "I think with this issue, we need to put more names and faces out there to tell their stories"
and remind others that members of the LGBT community are just as human, regardless of their sexual orientation, Schiavoni said in response.
Source: The Vindicator, vindy.com, on 2018 Ohio Gubernatorial race
Feb 26, 2017
On Energy & Oil:
Continue oil, gas exploration, but safer fracking
Schiavoni was asked about his plans regarding regulating the oil and gas industry and improving the state's air and water quality. The senator said some oil and gas exploration is safe and necessary. Nevertheless, he called the number
of injection wells in the area "a major, major concern," and noted that newer technology exists to make it safer to dispose of brine water from hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking.
Source: The Vindicator, vindy.com, on 2018 Ohio Gubernatorial race
Feb 26, 2017
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