| Bill Beagle | |
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| Beagle in 2011. | |
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 5th district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Fred Strahorn |
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| Born | December 6, 1964 Cleveland, Ohio |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Tipp City, Ohio |
| Alma mater | Miami University, Cleveland State University |
| Profession | Financial Analyst |
| Religion | Christian |
Bill Beagle is a member of the Ohio Senate, serving the Fifth District since 2011.
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Beagle graduated from Miami University with a degree in Finance and from Cleveland State University with a M.B.A. He has worked as a financial analyst, but has since remained at home to raise his three children. After being actively involved in the community, he was appointed to the Tipp City Council in 2003, and was reelected in 2005.[1]
When incumbent Senator Tom Roberts resigned in 2009, former Representative Fred Strahorn was appointed to the Senate to replace him. While at first not considered vulnerable, Republicans began to target his as a potential pickup early in 2010. Beagle entered the race to try to oust him, and first faced a primary challenge from ultra-Conservative Joe Lemaster. He won by about 2,500 votes.[2] Soon after, the strong Republican sentiment allowed for the seat to become contentious, and in the general election, Beagle was again successful, winning a close race against Strahorn by 1,700 votes.[3]
He was sworn into office for his first term on January 3, 2011, taking the oath of office from Justice Robert Cupp.[4] Currently, Beagle is serving on the committees of Education; Financial Institutions (as vice chairman); Insurance, Commerce and Labor; and Ways and Means and Economic Development (as vice chairman).[5] He also is a member of the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood.
In one of his first measures, Beagle has introduced a companion bill in the Senate to Rep. Jarrod Martin's House plan to permit private employers to award compensatory time off in lieu of overtime pay to employees, subject to mutual agreement. “It appealed to me,” said Beagle. “…It just seemed like an attractive option. I know plenty of people in my working days who would gladly take some time off if they could.”[6]
With support from the Dayton Police Department, Beagle has introduced a measure that would require automobile accidents only to be investigated if damage exceeds $1000 or if there is bodily injury. The legislation is an effort to cut costs and time for law enforcement.[7]
In regards to a bill that seeks to eliminate collective bargaining, Beagle said the bill's replacement of continuing teacher contracts with one-year contracts could be difficult to implement and is a fairness issue because administrators can have five-year contracts. He also worries about eliminating binding arbitration. "I'm concerned maybe we're giving too much to management."[8]
Beagle is supportive of Penn National Gaming's initiative to bring a horse racing track to Dayton.[9]
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