Steven L. Driehaus of Cincinnati, Ohio was first elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in November, 2000. As House minority whip — a post he has held since 2003 — Driehaus has taken a leadership role on issues such as election law and redistricting reform^{[neutrality disputed]}. Nickname: The Queen City Location in Hamilton County, Ohio Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio County Hamilton Founded 1788 Incorporated 1819 Mayor Mark L. Mallory (D) Area    - City 206. ... Ohio has a bicameral legislature, the Ohio General Assembly, consisting a House of Representatives and Senate (the Ohio State Senate), based on its constitution of 1851. ...

A fiscal conservative, Rep. Driehaus is the sponsor of legislation that would force a review of the billions of dollars Ohio now foregoes in "tax expenditures."

Driehaus, a 1984 graduate of Elder High School in Cincinnati, studied political science at Miami University and holds a masters degree in public affairs from Indiana University. He later served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Senegal, where he worked with village groups and local schools to promote sustainable environmental practices. Miami University, founded in 1809, is the second-oldest public college west of the Allegheny Mountains. ... Indiana University, founded in 1820, is a nine-campus university system in the state of Indiana. ... Peace Corps volunteers usually serve for two years. ...

Driehaus formerly directed and now serves as a consultant to the Community Building Institute, a collaborative effort of Xavier University and United Way & Community Chest that promotes citizen-led, asset-based community development. Driehaus is a member of the Price Hill Civic Club and serves on the Board of Seton High School. Xavier University is a name common to several education institutions found around the world. ...

Driehaus' 31st House District includes western Cincinnati, Addyston, Cheviot, Cleves and North Bend. Steve, his wife, Lucienne, their two daughters Alex and Clare, and a son, Jack, live in Cincinnati.

See also

Ohio House of Representatives Ohio has a bicameral legislature, the Ohio General Assembly, consisting a House of Representatives and Senate (the Ohio State Senate), based on its constitution of 1851. ...

External links

• Ohio House of Representatives
• Official Ohio House Page
• Ohio House Democratic Caucus