Tony Core
American politician
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Anthony Core (born March 20, 1964), commonly called Tony Core, is an American politician from Ohio and a former Republican member of the Ohio General Assembly. A graduate of Ohio State University, he is a lawyer from rural Rushsylvania in Logan County.[1]
Tony Core | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 83rd district | |
| In office September 15, 1999-December 31, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Ed Core |
| Succeeded by | David Burke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 20, 1964 |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Ohio State University |
| Profession | Attorney |
Government career
Core first entered government service in Logan County, where he was a member of the county's MR/DD (mental retardation/developmental disability) board.[1] In 1999, he was appointed to fill the empty seat for the 83rd District of the House of Representatives, which includes part or all of Logan, Marion, and Union counties; the seat had been vacated by the death of its previous occupant, Tony's father Ed.[2] After finishing the partial term, he was re-elected to four full terms before being term-limited in 2008.[1] His seat was filled by Dave Burke of Marysville.[3]
Core won an uncontested race for Logan County Commissioner in 2008.[4]
During his time in the state legislature, Core used a logo of an apple eaten to the core.
Personal
According to Core's website, he and his wife Heather are the parents of a son and two daughters. He is a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Bellefontaine.[5]