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State Rep.
Michael Ashford Receives the Ohio Urban Resource System
Oscar Griffin Award
Toledo lawmaker honored for his leadership, advocacy for
African Americans in Ohio
State Representative Michael Ashford (D-Toledo) last week
received the Oscar Griffin Award from the Ohio Urban
Resources System (OURS) for his work on House Bill 123 to
reform payday lending and strengthen communities across the
state. The award, named after Oscar Griffin, a longtime
advocate for action agencies and member of OURS, is given to
a legislator who has shown strong advocacy through
legislation and promoting public policy to benefit black
communities in Ohio.
“I am truly honored to be a recipient of this prestigious
award.,” said Rep. Ashford. “I am determined to continue
working with OURS, community advocates and faith leaders to
reform predatory lending, create good paying jobs and ensure
low-income communities have the same opportunities to get
ahead as anyone else in Ohio. As long as there are families
struggling to pay the rent and support their kids, there is
more work to do.”
OURS is one of Ohio’s leading organizations combating the
cycle of poverty, revitalizing neighborhoods and improving
the economic security of low-income families in Ohio.
Ashford represents the 44th House district, which
includes Toledo. He currently serves as a member of the Ohio
Legislative Black Caucus and Ranking Member on the House
Public Utilities Committee.
*Editor’s note: A picture with Rep. Ashford, Pathway Toledo
CEO Cheryl Grice and her team is attached.
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