Gaywaves interview with Ohio Rep. Thomas West

As Ohio is in the process of re-districting state and federal legislative districts, Rep. Thomas West joins Gaywaves today to talk about why LGBTQ Ohioans would benefit from fairer, more equitable districts.

 

Rep. West is a Democrat and is president of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus. He represents Ohio's 49th House District, which is in Stark County. He is central to the efforts led by House Democrats which is conducting hearings throughout the state, and organizing for more fair legisltive maps.

 

 

This segment aired August 19, 2021