Job & Family Services Office of Legislation
Office of External Affairs
Legislation
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Legislation serves as the department's principal legislative contact. It advocates for the agency's mission and vision before the Ohio General Assembly and Congress. It builds positive working relationships with the General Assembly, Ohio Congressional delegation and staff, and provides services and information both internally and externally. Call (614) 466-9280 with any legislative inquiries.

Staff includes:
  • Tony Coder - Assistant Deputy Director of External Affairs 
  • Legislative Liaisons:
    Laura Abu-Absi - Family Stability, Unemployment Compensation, Workforce Development, Controlling Board
    Lakeisha Hilton - Child Support, Families and Children
    Sylvia Brown - Medicaid
    Trudy Rammon - JCARR
  • Constituent Case Coordinators:
    Jane A. Mourne
    Mary Owens

ODJFS Office of External Affairs
30 E. Broad St., 32nd Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-3414
Telephone (614) 466-9280
TTY/TDD number (614) 728-0799
FAX (614) 466-0292