About Steve Okey
OBJECTIVES
To vigorously represent the hard working people and families of Alliance. To work with dedication and imagination to improve job opportunity and economic development in Alliance. To work with leaders in government, business, education, charitable and civic organizations to promote our community’s future. To target for renewal and restoration the areas of Alliance that are gripped by a declining quality of life and loss of opportunity. PERSONAL
Born: April 6, 1962 Parma, Ohio Family: Wife, Deborah A. Okey and two children. Residence: 2700 Fairway Lane Alliance, Ohio 44601330-823-0224
330-206-5884 (cell)
Business: The Okey Law Firm, LPA 337 Third Street, N.W. Canton, Ohio 44702-1786 www.okeylawfirm.com 330-453-8261
330-453-2715 (fax)
email: sokey@okeylawfirm.com
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 1987, University of Akron School of Law,
Ranked 7th in class of 120 Bachelor of General Studies, cum laude, 1984, Kent State UniversityKenyon College, 1980-81
Timken Senior High School, 1980 (ranked 1st in class of 619)
PUBLIC SERVICE
Councilman at Large, City of Alliance, Ohio (2006-07, Re-elected 2008-2009 Term) Committees: Finance (Chairman), Safety & Judiciary, Community Development
EMPLOYMENT
1985 - present: President, The Okey Law Firm, LPA, Canton, Ohio"During 20 years of practicing law, I have been privileged to fight throughout Ohio for working women and men, children, seniors, and small business owners. I have appeared in state and federal courts across Ohio and have handled eight cases before the Supreme Court of Ohio. In a spirit of dedication to those in need, my firm received the Pro Bono Service Award as Outstanding Law Firm for 2003-2004, awarded by the Stark County Legal Aid Society".
ORGANIZATIONS
Alliance Neighborhood Center (President 2006-07, Trustee 2003-07)The Alliance Neighborhood Center is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that provides a unique “one-stop” center that delivers necessary community services to thousands of Alliance area adults, children and families in need. Programs operating under the Center’s umbrella include:
Habitat for Humanity Appleseed Project (after school enrichment program helping thousands of children)
Alliance Family Reading & Math Center
Prescription Assistance Program Good Samaritan Community Health Center Greater Stark County Urban League Quest Recovery & Prevention Services Stark County Dept. of Job & Family Services YWCA of AllianceComing Together Stark County (Trustee 2006- )
Coming Together Stark County is a non-profit organization with a mission to serve as a catalyst and agent to promote inclusion and open opportunity for the diverse population of Stark County.
Marathon runner raising over $12,000 for the children’s cancer fund at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York City Marathon, 2002, 2003, 2006 Regina Coeli Catholic Church (Lector) National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Ohio Democratic Catholic Caucus Alliance Area Democratic Club Executive Committee, Stark County Democratic Party Delegate, Democratic National Convention, Boston, Massachusetts, July 26-29, 2004 Stark County Bar Association Stark County Association for Justice (Trustee 1995-2006) Ohio Association for Justice (Trustee 2001-2005) Distinguished Service Award, 2004 American Association for Justice Canton Montessori School (Trustee 1995-96) INVITED PRESENTATIONS
Mount Union College University of Akron School of Law Stark State College of Technology Ohio State Society of Medical Assistants Community Healthcare Coalition Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers Stark County Academy of Trial Lawyers The People’s Law School National Overture of Education and the Arts in OhioINTERESTS
Running (completed 2001 Cleveland Marathon, 2002, 2003, 2006 NYC Marathons) Kayaking Genealogy Historic Preservation, Restoration and Adaptive Re-useENDORSEMENTS
Sen. John Boccieri, 33rd Ohio Senate District Rep. Mark Okey, 61st Ohio House District Mayor William J. Healy, II, Canton; Representative, 52nd Ohio House District (2004-07) Coalition of Women Voters Stark County Black Caucus Alliance Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 480 Hall of Fame Central Labor Council, AFL/CIO United Steel Workers Local 3059