Seth Walsh

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Says strategic investment in Ohio's farmers, public employees and small business entrepreneurs can lead to a resurgence in neighborhoods.[1],[2]
• Says he will be an independent steward of taxpayer dollars, pensions and savings.[1]
• Says the treasurer's office can be used to rebuild Ohio.[4]
• Cites his community development work; his campaign credits his College Hill work with securing more than $85 million in development funding.[5]
• Says Ohioans he has met across the political spectrum feel left behind.[4]

Background

• Member, Cincinnati City Council · 2022–present[2],[5]
• Trustee, Cincinnati Retirement System Board of Trustees · Current[5]
• Leader, College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation[5]
• Founder, Sedamsville Community Development Corporation[5]

Education

• Studied political science (student body president), Xavier University[5]

Where they stand

• Investment Policy
  Wants to direct more state investments toward Ohio community banks to expand access to capital for entrepreneurs and struggling communities.[5]
• Foreign Policy
  Proposes ending new state investments in foreign countries, including Israel.[5]
• Investment Policy
  Would review Ohio's holdings of lower-rated investment-grade bonds and seek to reverse the state law allowing investments in BBB-rated bonds.[5]
• Unclaimed Funds
  Opposes using unclaimed funds for sports stadiums, says the treasurer's office should join the lawsuit against that plan, and supports returning more unclaimed funds to owners.[4],[5]
• Pensions
  Proposes appointing independent members to public pension boards.[5]
• Housing
  Proposes expanding affordable housing partnerships and strengthening agricultural lending.[5]

Voting record

Seth Walsh has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words