| John Otterman | |
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 45th district |
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| In office January 8, 2008-December 31, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Robert J. Otterman |
| Succeeded by | Zack Milkovich |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Akron, Ohio |
| Profession | Environmental Consultant |
John Otterman is a former Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, who represented the 45th District from 2008 to 2010. A environmental consultant and a former member of Akron, Ohio City Council from 1992 to 2007, Otterman is the son of Robert J. Otterman, a prominent Akron politician.
In 2008, the elder Otterman retired early from his seat in the Ohio House, prompting Democrats to appoint a successor. The younger Otterman applied to fill his father's seat, and was appointed.[1] Up for reelection in 2008, Otterman defeated Republican Joe Fazek easily to win a full two year term.
Otterman gained national attention for specific projects that were facing Akron. Otterman was successful in steering a significant amount of stimulus funds to his district.
Up for a second full term in 2010, Otterman first faced Zack Milkovich, a political novice, in the primary election.[2] Milkovich defeated Otterman in a primary upset. Otterman remained in office for the rest of his term, leaving in December 2010.
Following his defeat, he returned to the private sector.