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Democrat
Rick Rettig
Rick Rettig
Background and Bio
Rick Rettig, who grew up in Napoleon, Ohio, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Communications from Bowling Green State University (BGSU) and later earned a Master’s degree in School Counseling from BGSU. Over a 33-year career, he taught English and business and served as a school counselor before retiring in 2026. He has also taught at BGSU and worked as an admissions representative for Owens Community College. Rettig served on Perrysburg City Council from 2014 to 2018, returned in 2024, and is now the Council President. He lives in Perrysburg with his wife, Katie, a special education teacher, and their four children.
Policy Issue Summaries
  • Economy and Taxes: According to Rettig’s campaign materials, he has expressed support for restoring a $1,000 annual child tax credit, increasing funding for public senior living facilities, and supporting state incentives that help local governments adopt housing policies, streamline permitting, and allow more housing types.
  • Education: Rettig’s campaign materials highlight his support for the full, permanent implementation of the Fair School Funding Plan, increasing funding for school mental health resources, and securing teacher retirement and mandating Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs). His campaign website also calls for ending Ohio's private school voucher program. According to campaign materials, Rettig supports expanding loan availability for trade schools and apprenticeship programs and universal pre-K.
  • Healthcare: His campaign states support for expanding funding for community mental health services.
Endorsements
  • United Auto Workers Ohio State CAP Council
  • Cement Masons & Plasterers Local 886
  • Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio
Background and Bio
Rick Rettig, who grew up in Napoleon, Ohio, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Communications from Bowling Green State University (BGSU) and later earned a Master’s degree in School Counseling from BGSU. Over a 33-year career, he taught English and business and served as a school counselor before retiring in 2026. He has also taught at BGSU and worked as an admissions representative for Owens Community College. Rettig served on Perrysburg City Council from 2014 to 2018, returned in 2024, and is now the Council President. He lives in Perrysburg with his wife, Katie, a special education teacher, and their four children.
Policy Issue Summaries
  • Economy and Taxes: According to Rettig’s campaign materials, he has expressed support for restoring a $1,000 annual child tax credit, increasing funding for public senior living facilities, and supporting state incentives that help local governments adopt housing policies, streamline permitting, and allow more housing types.
  • Education: Rettig’s campaign materials highlight his support for the full, permanent implementation of the Fair School Funding Plan, increasing funding for school mental health resources, and securing teacher retirement and mandating Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs). His campaign website also calls for ending Ohio's private school voucher program. According to campaign materials, Rettig supports expanding loan availability for trade schools and apprenticeship programs and universal pre-K.
  • Healthcare: His campaign states support for expanding funding for community mental health services.
Endorsements
  • United Auto Workers Ohio State CAP Council
  • Cement Masons & Plasterers Local 886
  • Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio
Last Updated:2026-10-15
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