State Senator Willis E. Blackshear Jr

Looking forward to moderating this important and impactful conversation around mental health!

Honored to be appointed to the Joint Data Center Committee. This is an important issue for Ohio, and I’m grateful to be a part of this discussion. I will continue putting the people of Ohio first in every decision I make!

An impactful community provider, The Senior Resource Connection, has recently announced closures. This is unfortunate news that will impact many people in Montgomery County.

Since this announcement my office has worked to find alternative resources for people to seek if needed.

If you or a loved one are affected by these closures and are in need of additional support, please contact one of our verified resources for further information. As always, feel free to reach out to our office if we can be of assistance.

Congratulations to the graduates of Dayton Early College Academy! May your next chapter be everything that you’ve dreamed of and worked hard for!

Last week, I had the honor of being appointed to the Ohio Joint Committee on Data Centers, which will meet to find accurate information about the environmental, economic, and security impacts of Data Centers here in Ohio.

With the increase in bipartisan concern about the construction of data centers in local communities, this committee will be a great opportunity to find facts, hear from stakeholders, and allow Ohioans to have their voice heard.

Our first meeting is May 27th and will be broadcast on the Ohio Channel website. To tune in, visit ohiochannel.org, and look for the box that says, “Ohio Joint Committee on Data Centers”. Excited to be a part of this process!

Great turnout today for the City of Centerville 2026 Memorial Day Ceremony. Colonel Dustin Richards, Commander of the 88th Air Base Wing Commander at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base delivered a phenomenal keynote speech honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country!

Today, and everyday, we commemorate all the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We pause to honor, remember, and thank the men and women who gave their lives for our country.

Great Citywide worship service at UD arena this evening. People from all over came together for one thing and that was to praise and worship the Lord!

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