Dale Mallory facts for kids

Dale Mallory was born on November 2, 1964. He is an American politician from the Democratic Party. He served in the Ohio House of Representatives for the 32nd District from 2007 to 2014.

About Dale Mallory's Career

Dale Mallory has held several important roles. He was once the President of the Cincinnati West End Community Council. This council helps local neighborhoods.

Before becoming a politician, Mallory worked for General Electric. He was a manufacturing facilitator there. This means he helped make sure things were built correctly.

He also took part in the Democratic Party in Hamilton County. He served as a precinct executive and a ward chairman. These roles help organize local elections and party activities.

Serving in the Ohio House of Representatives

Dale Mallory followed in his family's footsteps in politics. His father, William L. Mallory Sr., and his brother, Mark Mallory, had both held the same seat in the Ohio House of Representatives.

When the previous representative, Catherine Barrett, could no longer run, Dale Mallory decided to seek the position. In 2006, he won the Democratic primary election. He then won the general election against Kimberly Hale. He was reelected easily in 2008.

Key Roles in the Ohio House

During his time in the Ohio House, Mallory took on important leadership roles. For the 128th General Assembly, he was named the Second Vice President of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus. This group works on issues important to African-American communities.

The Speaker of the House, Armond Budish, also made Mallory the Chairman of the House Environment & Brownfields Development Committee. This committee focused on protecting the environment and cleaning up old industrial sites.

Working on Important Issues

Mallory was reelected for a third term in 2010. He served on several committees. These included:

• Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Local Government
• Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security (where he was a ranking member)

He also served on the Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation Board of Trustees. He was part of the Ohio Athletic Commission, which oversees sports events.

In 2011, Cincinnati faced a problem with bedbugs. Dale Mallory asked the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for help. He wanted them to allow the use of a special product called propoxur to fight the pests.

In November 2012, Mallory won his final term in the Ohio House. He won against Ron Mosby with a large percentage of the votes.