Amy Cox

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Amy Cox completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cox's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-213029-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading-bio-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-213029-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-213029-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI have a Bachelor of Science in Biology (Wright State) and a Master's Degree in Science Education (IU East, 2011). I've worked as a science teacher in both rural and urban schools from 2003 to 2019. Since then, I've used my background in science to become director of operations and co-owner of a local mushroom farm. I'm married to a retired Union Ironworker and have 2 sons, Grant and Lee. \r\n\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-213029-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading-key-message-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-213029-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-213029-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>We must protect democracy from those who would destroy it.\r\n</li><li>We must establish healthcare as a human right\r\n</li><li>We must strengthen the middle class by ensuring that all jobs pay a living wage.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-213029-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading1-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-213029-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-213029-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIn addition to healthcare and living wage jobs, I'm very passionate about labor protections and making sure that workers are represented either in unions or on corporate boards. I'm passionate about ensuring sustainable environmental protections. We must push for reform so that the justice system doesn't serve as a way to keep low income and minority populations in a vicious cycle of fees and mass incarceration. Additionally, Ohio just passed two constitutional amendments protecting abortion and recreational marijuana, and it's long overdue that those issues are protected nationwide.<br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-213029-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading2-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-213029-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-213029-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tElected officials must be able to listen to folks and respond to their needs with action and legislation. It's not enough to listen, smile, and take photos. People depend on the function of their federal government and need results from their elected officials, not just squabbles and endless looming shutdowns.<br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-213029-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading3-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-213029-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-213029-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAs a former teacher, I'm used to corralling people who behave like children -- a skill I suspect will come in handy in Congress. I also have two degrees in science, which will be a very refreshing change on Capitol Hill. As a former union representative, I know how to fight like hell, ask tough questions, and be an advocate.<br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-213029-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading4-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-213029-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-213029-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIn short, you have to be able to meet people where they are in our district and then be a fierce advocate for them in D.C. You have to use your positions on committees to thoroughly investigate and shed light on issues that matter to your district and America as a whole. And you must leave your district better than it was when you took office.<br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-213029-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading5-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-213029-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-213029-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI want to be known as someone who protected democracy and fought for human rights. I want to be remembered for casting my vote and fighting to enshrine healthcare as a human right in the United States. <br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-213029-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading6-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-213029-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-213029-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\"The Shack\" by William P. Young. The character descriptions of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost are unforgettable and it's allegorical theme stands the test of time. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-213029-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading7-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-213029-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-213029-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tWonder Woman\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-213029-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading8-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-213029-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was the last song that got stuck in your head?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-213029-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\"Ruby, Are You Mad at Your Man\" by the Osborne Brothers\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-213029-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading9-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-213029-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-213029-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tKeeping my rights as a woman. I'm not going away and neither are the rest of us who are fed up with the unsolicited obsession with dismantling our access to reproductive healthcare, otherwise knows as healthcare.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-213029-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading10-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-213029-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-213029-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tHolding on to our democracy and not giving in to autocracy.<br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-213029-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading11-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-213029-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-213029-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tNo, it leaves representatives in a constant state of fundraising and that leaves less time to work on issues that matter. I think 4 year terms would be more appropriate. <br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-213029-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading12-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-213029-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIs there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-213029-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI think Senator Sherrod Brown has done a fantastic job representing the working class of Ohio through his years in public service. He's always put families and hard workers in the middle class above business interests and corporate agendas. I look forward to joining him in Ohio's delegation to D.C.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-213029-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading13-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-213029-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-213029-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tWhen compromise can be a rising tide that lifts all boats, it's desirable. When one side wants to negotiate away human rights for a profit, that's unacceptable. I can and will work with representatives who want to make the country a better place for all - but I do not believe that any of our hard-fought liberties should be bargaining chips to be compromised away.<br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-213029-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading14-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-213029-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tHow should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading14-213029-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tOne of the biggest forms of theft in modern times is wage theft, with millions of workers being paid less than minimum wage, tips being withheld, workers being pressured to work off-the-clock, unpaid overtime, or messy bookkeeping practices. According to the Economic Policy Institute, this results in upwards of $50 billion of theft from hard-working Americans every year. The House must investigate these white-collar crimes to ensure that Americans are paid every dollar they earn.<br/></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-213029-2024-03-04\" id=\"heading15-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-213029-2024-03-04\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading15-213029-2024-03-04\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-213029-2024-03-04\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tSo far in the primary cycle, I'm proud to have been endorsed by the Ohio Democratic Party and the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus. I’m also thrilled to have the support of the hardworking men and women at Ironworkers Locals 44, 172, and 290, the Dayton Building Trades, Lima Building Trades, IUPAT, IBEW Local 82, and UA Local 162.<br/><br/></span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nAmy Cox completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cox's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I have a Bachelor of Science in Biology (Wright State) and a Master's Degree in Science Education (IU East, 2011). I've worked as a science teacher in both rural and urban schools from 2003 to 2019. Since then, I've used my background in science to become director of operations and co-owner of a local mushroom farm. I'm married to a retired Union Ironworker and have 2 sons, Grant and Lee. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? We must protect democracy from those who would destroy it. We must establish healthcare as a human right We must strengthen the middle class by ensuring that all jobs pay a living wage. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? In addition to healthcare and living wage jobs, I'm very passionate about labor protections and making sure that workers are represented either in unions or on corporate boards. I'm passionate about ensuring sustainable environmental protections. We must push for reform so that the justice system doesn't serve as a way to keep low income and minority populations in a vicious cycle of fees and mass incarceration. Additionally, Ohio just passed two constitutional amendments protecting abortion and recreational marijuana, and it's long overdue that those issues are protected nationwide. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Elected officials must be able to listen to folks and respond to their needs with action and legislation. It's not enough to listen, smile, and take photos. People depend on the function of their federal government and need results from their elected officials, not just squabbles and endless looming shutdowns. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? As a former teacher, I'm used to corralling people who behave like children -- a skill I suspect will come in handy in Congress. I also have two degrees in science, which will be a very refreshing change on Capitol Hill. As a former union representative, I know how to fight like hell, ask tough questions, and be an advocate. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? In short, you have to be able to meet people where they are in our district and then be a fierce advocate for them in D.C. You have to use your positions on committees to thoroughly investigate and shed light on issues that matter to your district and America as a whole. And you must leave your district better than it was when you took office. What legacy would you like to leave? I want to be known as someone who protected democracy and fought for human rights. I want to be remembered for casting my vote and fighting to enshrine healthcare as a human right in the United States. What is your favorite book? Why? \"The Shack\" by William P. Young. The character descriptions of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost are unforgettable and it's allegorical theme stands the test of time. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? Wonder Woman What was the last song that got stuck in your head? \"Ruby, Are You Mad at Your Man\" by the Osborne Brothers What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Keeping my rights as a woman. I'm not going away and neither are the rest of us who are fed up with the unsolicited obsession with dismantling our access to reproductive healthcare, otherwise knows as healthcare. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Holding on to our democracy and not giving in to autocracy. Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives? No, it leaves representatives in a constant state of fundraising and that leaves less time to work on issues that matter. I think 4 year terms would be more appropriate. Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? I think Senator Sherrod Brown has done a fantastic job representing the working class of Ohio through his years in public service. He's always put families and hard workers in the middle class above business interests and corporate agendas. I look forward to joining him in Ohio's delegation to D.C. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? When compromise can be a rising tide that lifts all boats, it's desirable. When one side wants to negotiate away human rights for a profit, that's unacceptable. I can and will work with representatives who want to make the country a better place for all - but I do not believe that any of our hard-fought liberties should be bargaining chips to be compromised away. How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers? One of the biggest forms of theft in modern times is wage theft, with millions of workers being paid less than minimum wage, tips being withheld, workers being pressured to work off-the-clock, unpaid overtime, or messy bookkeeping practices. According to the Economic Policy Institute, this results in upwards of $50 billion of theft from hard-working Americans every year. The House must investigate these white-collar crimes to ensure that Americans are paid every dollar they earn. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? So far in the primary cycle, I'm proud to have been endorsed by the Ohio Democratic Party and the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus. I’m also thrilled to have the support of the hardworking men and women at Ironworkers Locals 44, 172, and 290, the Dayton Building Trades, Lima Building Trades, IUPAT, IBEW Local 82, and UA Local 162.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Cox’s campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><b>Jobs</b><br/>\n<b>Actually Doing Something for the Middle Class</b><br/>\nAmy grew up middle class. She and her husband are still card carrying members of their unions. She understands that the working-middle class is the backbone of our local economies. When workers are paid fairly, they spend that money in the local economies, benefiting everyone. Small businesses suffer when wages are stagnant and deflated. Amy is sick of Congress coddling billion-dollar corporations and their CEO’s that make millions, while refusing to pay a living wage to workers. Amy will stand with working people, labor unions, and local communities who need a strong middle class to succeed.\n</p><p><b>Unrig the Economy</b><br/>\nIt’s insane that Amazon can pay no taxes while we have a spiraling deficit and families choosing to pay the electric bill or buy groceries. Donald Trump and Mike Turner did the bidding of their corporate donors by cutting taxes on billionaires and big companies, while doing nothing for us. Amy believes we need to repeal the Trump tax giveaways to rewrite the tax code to actually make the big guys pay their fair share and give some relieve to the rest of us working hard everyday. Amy knows we need a common sense tax code that allows us to balance the budget and invest in people.\n</p><p><b>Putting Money Back in Our Pockets</b><br/>\nInstead of spending money on tax breaks for billionaires, let’s spend money where it actually works. Amy supports bringing back direct funding to help families pay for childcare, so working parents don’t have to choose between working or child care. Amy will fight to do more to cut costs of prescription drugs so that families aren’t forced to stretch prescriptions out for extra weeks because they can’t afford a refill. Amy also believes that Congress needs to do more to relieve debt from predatory student loans and create a path to debt-free college for middle class students.\n</p><p><b>Healthcare</b><br/>\nHealthcare is a fundamental right for all Americans. Period. Amy is sick of BS from politicians and will not be silenced in fighting for Medicare for All. Too many working families in American and right here in the Dayton-area literally choose between groceries and paying medical bills. It’s unacceptable and it needs to stop. \n</p><p><b>Abortion</b><br/>\nPoliticians like Mike Turner think they should make healthcare decisions for women, and it’s absolutely crazy. For nearly 50 years, Roe v. Wade was the law of the land. One of Amy’s first bills in Congress will be to codify Roe v. Wade and leave personal medical decisions between a woman and her doctor. That should not be controversial.\n</p><p><b>Fentanyl</b><br/>\nOpioid abuse and addiction is decimating. our communities. Amy believes that cleaning up the opioid epidemic is the financial responsibility of the pharmaceutical industry that gave it to us, NOT the taxpayers. Families that have been ripped apart from these deadly drugs need to be treated fairly, and Congress has an obligation to make it happen. Republicans have not done enough to take this seriously, and Democrats have not done enough to hold drug dealers and people funneling fentanyl into our country accountable.\n</p><p><b>Climate</b><br/>\nOnce-in-a-century floods every year and 100 degree days in October aren’t normal. Climate change is wreaking havoc across our country and right here in the Miami Valley. Amy’s science background frames her understanding of how human health is related to the environment in which we live, work and play.\n</p><p>The time for debate is over, and it’s time to act. A broken political system has protected polluters for years, refusing to hold them accountable for their messes in exchange for campaign contributions. Amy will be a fighter in Congress for action, not just words. Fines are nice and all, but Amy feels that businesses who violate clean water protections should be liable through a tax system. When companies don’t pay up, and many times when they do, the fines are nowhere near the bill on the clean-up: Tax payers are then stuck with the bill. Rather than putting a one-and-done piddly fine on violators of environmental protections, those companies should be taxed at higher rates until they can operate with the public’s health in mind, and not their profits.\n</p><p>Congress must do more to ensure that workers in industries impacted by the transition to renewables are protected. In Congress, Amy will sponsor legislation that actually creates new jobs in the green economy that have strong living wages, labor protections, and safe working conditions. And Amy believes we must use the tax code to incentivize creating those jobs in places that have been hit hard from the decline of manufacturing jobs, like the Miami Valley.\n</p><p><b>Protecting America</b><br/>\nAmy supports common-sense policies to keep America strong. This means supporting democracies around the world and standing up to extremism. Instead of being in endless wars that tear families apart, and funding wars on a credit card, Amy believes in investing in innovative military technology that keeps America safe without putting our sons and daughters at risk.\n</p><p>Amy wants to keep making Wright Patterson AFB the hub of research and innovation for the US military, and she will always fight to protect the base and the civilians who help keep the base and its communities strong.\n</p><p>Amy believes Vladimir Putin is a bully and supports smart investments in Ukraine’s defense. She also believes Congress needs to do more to repair the harm Trump did to America’s reputation with NATO, Israel, and other key allies across the world.\n</p><p>Finally, Amy also supports a bipartisan fix to the southern border that secures our safety, but allows for legal immigration and compassion for asylum seekers and children.\n</p><p><b>Public Safety</b><br/>\nPoliticians love using fear to divide us. Amy believes that public safety is too important to play political games with. She supports police and believes police should have the resources they need to solve crimes, prevent violent crime, and keep our communities safe. Amy also supports increasing funding in social workers and other first responders so that we respond to situations with the right personnel and put our first responders in a position to succeed.\n</p><p><b>Protecting Democracy</b><br/>\nIf America is going to stand up for democracy across the world, we need to stand up for democracy at home. Mike Turner has enabled Donald Trump and election denial extremists who want to tell us our votes don’t count and just create chaos. Amy supports Congress taking action to secure elections from anyone, at home or abroad, who wants to undermine our democracy and creates harsh penalties for those who try to overturn elections.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_3-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-3\">[3]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Amy Cox’s campaign website (2024)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-4\"><a href=\"#cite_note-4\">[4]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<p>Amy Cox did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>", "answer_text": "Cox’s campaign website stated the following:\n“ Jobs Actually Doing Something for the Middle Class Amy grew up middle class. She and her husband are still card carrying members of their unions. She understands that the working-middle class is the backbone of our local economies. When workers are paid fairly, they spend that money in the local economies, benefiting everyone. Small businesses suffer when wages are stagnant and deflated. Amy is sick of Congress coddling billion-dollar corporations and their CEO’s that make millions, while refusing to pay a living wage to workers. Amy will stand with working people, labor unions, and local communities who need a strong middle class to succeed. Unrig the Economy It’s insane that Amazon can pay no taxes while we have a spiraling deficit and families choosing to pay the electric bill or buy groceries. Donald Trump and Mike Turner did the bidding of their corporate donors by cutting taxes on billionaires and big companies, while doing nothing for us. Amy believes we need to repeal the Trump tax giveaways to rewrite the tax code to actually make the big guys pay their fair share and give some relieve to the rest of us working hard everyday. Amy knows we need a common sense tax code that allows us to balance the budget and invest in people. Putting Money Back in Our Pockets Instead of spending money on tax breaks for billionaires, let’s spend money where it actually works. Amy supports bringing back direct funding to help families pay for childcare, so working parents don’t have to choose between working or child care. Amy will fight to do more to cut costs of prescription drugs so that families aren’t forced to stretch prescriptions out for extra weeks because they can’t afford a refill. Amy also believes that Congress needs to do more to relieve debt from predatory student loans and create a path to debt-free college for middle class students. Healthcare Healthcare is a fundamental right for all Americans. Period. Amy is sick of BS from politicians and will not be silenced in fighting for Medicare for All. Too many working families in American and right here in the Dayton-area literally choose between groceries and paying medical bills. It’s unacceptable and it needs to stop. Abortion Politicians like Mike Turner think they should make healthcare decisions for women, and it’s absolutely crazy. For nearly 50 years, Roe v. Wade was the law of the land. One of Amy’s first bills in Congress will be to codify Roe v. Wade and leave personal medical decisions between a woman and her doctor. That should not be controversial. Fentanyl Opioid abuse and addiction is decimating. our communities. Amy believes that cleaning up the opioid epidemic is the financial responsibility of the pharmaceutical industry that gave it to us, NOT the taxpayers. Families that have been ripped apart from these deadly drugs need to be treated fairly, and Congress has an obligation to make it happen. Republicans have not done enough to take this seriously, and Democrats have not done enough to hold drug dealers and people funneling fentanyl into our country accountable. Climate Once-in-a-century floods every year and 100 degree days in October aren’t normal. Climate change is wreaking havoc across our country and right here in the Miami Valley. Amy’s science background frames her understanding of how human health is related to the environment in which we live, work and play. The time for debate is over, and it’s time to act. A broken political system has protected polluters for years, refusing to hold them accountable for their messes in exchange for campaign contributions. Amy will be a fighter in Congress for action, not just words. Fines are nice and all, but Amy feels that businesses who violate clean water protections should be liable through a tax system. When companies don’t pay up, and many times when they do, the fines are nowhere near the bill on the clean-up: Tax payers are then stuck with the bill. Rather than putting a one-and-done piddly fine on violators of environmental protections, those companies should be taxed at higher rates until they can operate with the public’s health in mind, and not their profits. Congress must do more to ensure that workers in industries impacted by the transition to renewables are protected. In Congress, Amy will sponsor legislation that actually creates new jobs in the green economy that have strong living wages, labor protections, and safe working conditions. And Amy believes we must use the tax code to incentivize creating those jobs in places that have been hit hard from the decline of manufacturing jobs, like the Miami Valley. Protecting America Amy supports common-sense policies to keep America strong. This means supporting democracies around the world and standing up to extremism. Instead of being in endless wars that tear families apart, and funding wars on a credit card, Amy believes in investing in innovative military technology that keeps America safe without putting our sons and daughters at risk. Amy wants to keep making Wright Patterson AFB the hub of research and innovation for the US military, and she will always fight to protect the base and the civilians who help keep the base and its communities strong. Amy believes Vladimir Putin is a bully and supports smart investments in Ukraine’s defense. She also believes Congress needs to do more to repair the harm Trump did to America’s reputation with NATO, Israel, and other key allies across the world. Finally, Amy also supports a bipartisan fix to the southern border that secures our safety, but allows for legal immigration and compassion for asylum seekers and children. Public Safety Politicians love using fear to divide us. Amy believes that public safety is too important to play political games with. She supports police and believes police should have the resources they need to solve crimes, prevent violent crime, and keep our communities safe. Amy also supports increasing funding in social workers and other first responders so that we respond to situations with the right personnel and put our first responders in a position to succeed. Protecting Democracy If America is going to stand up for democracy across the world, we need to stand up for democracy at home. Mike Turner has enabled Donald Trump and election denial extremists who want to tell us our votes don’t count and just create chaos. Amy supports Congress taking action to secure elections from anyone, at home or abroad, who wants to undermine our democracy and creates harsh penalties for those who try to overturn elections. [3] ” —Amy Cox’s campaign website (2024) [4]\n\nAmy Cox did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey."}, {"question": "Video for Ballotpedia", "answer_html": "<div style=\"float:left\">\n<table cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"wikitable\" width=\"205\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td><div class=\"thumb embedvideo autoResize\" style=\"width: 258px;\"><!--\n--><div class=\"embedvideo autoResize\" style=\"\"><!--\n--><div class=\"embedvideowrap youtube\" style=\"width: 250px\"><iframe allow=\"accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"141\" loading=\"lazy\" modestbranding=\"1\" src=\"//www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/FebnaLWPrX8\" width=\"250\"></iframe></div><!--\n--></div><!--\n--></div><span style=\"font-size:80%\">Video submitted to Ballotpedia<br/>Released November 11, 2019</span>\n</td></tr></tbody></table></div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Amy Cox completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cox's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-72594-2020-04-03\" id=\"heading-bio-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-72594-2020-04-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-72594-2020-04-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAmy Cox has a BS in Biology and a Master Degree in Science Education. Amy has worked in public schools in the area since 2003. Amy taught in both urban and rural districts. Amy is married to a Union Ironworker and has 2 sons, Grant and Lee.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-72594-2020-04-03\" id=\"heading-key-message-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-72594-2020-04-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-72594-2020-04-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Healthcare is a Human Right</li><li>Living Wage Jobs </li><li>Quality, Affordable Education</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-72594-2020-04-03\" id=\"heading1-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-72594-2020-04-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-72594-2020-04-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tIn addition to healthcare, education and living wage jobs, Amy is passionate about ensuring our environment is protected, our workers have representation wether it be by a union or representation on corporate boards and ensuring the justice system doesn't serve as a system to keep poor and or minority populations in a vicious cycle of fees and mass incarceration. She is also passionate about sustainable, localized Agriculture. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-72594-2020-04-03\" id=\"heading2-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-72594-2020-04-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-72594-2020-04-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThey need to listen to people and respond legislatively. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-72594-2020-04-03\" id=\"heading3-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-72594-2020-04-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-72594-2020-04-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tHonesty, integrity, and 2 degrees deeply rooted in science. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-72594-2020-04-03\" id=\"heading4-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-72594-2020-04-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-72594-2020-04-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI would like to be one who helped make healthcare a human right, quality education accessible to all Ohioans, Right to Work completely illegals in Ohio.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-72594-2020-04-03\" id=\"heading5-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-72594-2020-04-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-72594-2020-04-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe LA riots that stemmed from the Rodney King beating. I was in middle school going into high school at the time.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-72594-2020-04-03\" id=\"heading6-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-72594-2020-04-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-72594-2020-04-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI worked as a dietary aid at a local nursing home. I had that job for a year or so. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-72594-2020-04-03\" id=\"heading7-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-72594-2020-04-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-72594-2020-04-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tWinesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson. This book that I first read in high school is about ordinary people of a small town. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-72594-2020-04-03\" id=\"heading8-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-72594-2020-04-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-72594-2020-04-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tRemaining a member of the middle class as someone with a masters degree in a highly demanded field of work. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-72594-2020-04-03\" id=\"heading9-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-72594-2020-04-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-72594-2020-04-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tNot necessarily. They need to be aware of what voters need and expect.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-72594-2020-04-03\" id=\"heading10-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-72594-2020-04-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-72594-2020-04-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tHealthcare, quality education, and living wage jobs for all Ohioans. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-72594-2020-04-03\" id=\"heading11-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-72594-2020-04-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tDo you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-72594-2020-04-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAbsolutely. It takes a majority to pass legislation so professional relationships are essential for that to happen.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-72594-2020-04-03\" id=\"heading12-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-72594-2020-04-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-72594-2020-04-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAny committee that coincide with my 3 main issues. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-72594-2020-04-03\" id=\"heading13-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-72594-2020-04-03\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tIf you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-72594-2020-04-03\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-72594-2020-04-03\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tSure. I'll step into any roll in which I am needed. \t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "Video submitted to Ballotpedia Released November 11, 2019\n\n\nAmy Cox completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cox's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Amy Cox has a BS in Biology and a Master Degree in Science Education. Amy has worked in public schools in the area since 2003. Amy taught in both urban and rural districts. Amy is married to a Union Ironworker and has 2 sons, Grant and Lee. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Healthcare is a Human Right Living Wage Jobs Quality, Affordable Education What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? In addition to healthcare, education and living wage jobs, Amy is passionate about ensuring our environment is protected, our workers have representation wether it be by a union or representation on corporate boards and ensuring the justice system doesn't serve as a system to keep poor and or minority populations in a vicious cycle of fees and mass incarceration. She is also passionate about sustainable, localized Agriculture. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? They need to listen to people and respond legislatively. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Honesty, integrity, and 2 degrees deeply rooted in science. What legacy would you like to leave? I would like to be one who helped make healthcare a human right, quality education accessible to all Ohioans, Right to Work completely illegals in Ohio. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? The LA riots that stemmed from the Rodney King beating. I was in middle school going into high school at the time. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? I worked as a dietary aid at a local nursing home. I had that job for a year or so. What is your favorite book? Why? Winesburg, Ohio by Sherwood Anderson. This book that I first read in high school is about ordinary people of a small town. What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Remaining a member of the middle class as someone with a masters degree in a highly demanded field of work. Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics? Not necessarily. They need to be aware of what voters need and expect. What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade? Healthcare, quality education, and living wage jobs for all Ohioans. Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer. Absolutely. It takes a majority to pass legislation so professional relationships are essential for that to happen. If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of? Any committee that coincide with my 3 main issues. If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role? Sure. I'll step into any roll in which I am needed.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]