Bill Patmon was a Democratic politician and businessman from Cleveland, Ohio, who represented the 10th District in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2011 to 2018. He previously served as a Cleveland City Councilman and was known for his work on education, transportation, public safety, and health legislation. A notable achievement was sponsoring House Bill 147, the Lizzie B. Byrd Act—named after his mother—which requires physicians to inform breast cancer patients of all treatment options, including insurance-covered reconstructive surgery; it was signed into law in 2014.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Eastern Michigan University and the John F. Kennedy School of Government.
• Professional Background: President of East Erie Enterprise LLC; political analyst for WKYC Channel 3 News; community consultant.
• Political Career:
  • Elected to Ohio House in 2010 , re-elected unopposed in 2012.
  • Served on committees including Education, Transportation, Public Safety & Homeland Security, and State & Local Government.
  • Previously a Cleveland City Councilman.
• Personal: Married to Sharon, with 4 children and 6 grandchildren; active in the NAACP.