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Ben Espy's Positions and Views on These Issues:
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General: (political statement of goals, objectives, views, philosophies) |
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A candidate must possess the qualifications and judicial temperament while demonstrating a lifetime commitment to serving the citizens of Ohio. A good judicial temperament includes the art of listening, respect, knowledge, and patience. However, a good judicial temperament is not a passive quality. It is an informed, respectful interactive endeavor, with advocates and with colleagues on the bench. I believe I possess those qualities that would be beneficial to the Ohio Supreme Court. It has been said that I have a quiet but powerful demeanor; that others stop and listen when I speak. This, in part, is because I approach each situation thoughtfully, listening to all sides before carefully choosing my words. I do not speak for the sake of speaking nor do I tolerate mediocrity. I strive for excellence in my work and expect the same from my colleagues. These qualities are the very qualities that I bring to my practice every day, that have led to my effectiveness as an elected official and that will serve me well on the Ohio Supreme Court. |
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Personal: (Gender, age, marital status, spouse's name and age, children's name and
ages, home town, current residence) |
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Raised by a steelworker and homemaker in Sandusky, Ohio, I have worked and resided in Columbus for 34 years. I have been married to Kathlynne D. Espy for 38 years and we have 4 daughters and two grandchildren. |
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Education: (times and places of schools, colleges, major, degrees, activities, sports) |
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Raised in Sandusky Ohio, I graduated from Sandusky High School in 1961. I was recruited to play football for Ohio State by Woody Hayes, where I also received my B.A. in Political Science and graduated in 1965. I went on the earn my Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law in Washington D.C. |
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Profession: (profession and work experience outside politics) |
Present Employment: 1977-Present: BEN ESPY CO. LLC, Private Practice of Law
Past Employment: 1974-1977: Chief of Criminal Affairs Division and Deputy Chief of Civil Rights Division, Office of the Attorney General, State of Ohio; 1969-1972: Asst Staff Judge Advocate, United States Air Force, Hancock Field, Syracuse, New York; 1968-1969: Asst. Director of Corporate Law, Allegheny Airlines, Inc., Washington D.C. |
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Military: (branch, years of service, active duty experience, highest rank, medals,
honors, discharge date and type) |
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1969-1972: Asst Staff Judge Advocate, United States Air Force |
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Civic: (past and present organizations, charities involvement) |
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Co-Founder Urban Christian Leadership Association, Charter Member of the Catholic Diocese Foundation Advisory Board, Vice President of The Ohio State University Alumni Association (2001), Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, The Ohio State University representative to the Big Ten Advisory Commission Chairman, 1982 |
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Political: (dates and titles of previously held political offices) |
1992-2002: State Senator 15th District
1996-2000: Senate Minority Leader
1994-1996: Assistant Minority Leader
1982-1992: Columbus City Council President Pro-Tem |
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Religion: (current and past religious affiliations, beliefs) |
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Accomplishments: (significant accomplishments, awards, achievements) |
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2003 Kappa Alpha Lifetime Achievement Award, 2001 The Ohio State University’s Distinguished Service Award, 2001 Recipient of the Franklinton Award-Central Ohio Graphic Arts Industry, 1998 Honorary Superintendent of the Ohio Educations Service Association, 1998 Erie County OSU Outstanding Alumni Award, 1998 Legislator of the Year Award- Ohio Association of Local School Superintendents, 1996 President’s Award-Ohio School Boards Association, 1995 Legislator of the Year Award-The Ohio Hunger Task Force, 1994 Legislator of the Year Award- Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association |