Patton is 'Watchdog of the Treasury'

State Senator Tom Patton (R–Strongsville) was recognized this week as a “Watchdog of the Treasury” for his commitment to fiscal discipline during the 129^th General Assembly.

“With every decision we make in the Statehouse, it’s important to remember that it’s not the government’s money that we are spending, but the people’s money,” said Patton. “I always try to be a good steward of Ohioans’ tax dollars and I’m proud to have received this honor.”

The Watchdog award, given by the United Conservatives of Ohio, is awarded once every two years to legislators who have shown wise financial judgment and exercised fiscal restraint as a lawmaker. Senator Patton has received this prestigious award in several previous General Assemblies.