Jack R. Cera was a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives, serving District 96 for a total of nearly 25 years across two stints: 1983-1996 and 2011-2020. A Bellaire, Ohio native, he was married to Becky with two daughters, Jaclyn and Bethany. Cera was a dedicated advocate for eastern Ohio families in Belmont, Monroe, Noble, Jefferson, and northern Washington counties, known for his open-door policy and service on key committees like Finance, Ways and Means, Agriculture, and Natural Resources. Notable roles included Assistant Minority Whip , Ranking Member of the Finance Committee, and leadership on select committees such as Workers Compensation, Longwall Mining, Coal Technical Advisory, and Energy Mandates. He was also active in community boards and organizations like the Ohio Farmer's Union and Bellaire Eagles.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.A. in Political Science, Brown University ; graduate of Bellaire High School.
• Political Experience:
  • Ohio House of Representatives, District 96 ; District 99 .
  • Former Assistant Minority Whip, Ohio House Democrats.
  • Served on committees including Agriculture and Rural Development, Financial Institutions, Housing and Urban Development, State Controlling Board, and Finance Subcommittee on Agriculture, Development, and Natural Resources.
• Professional Experience:
  • Executive Director, Jefferson Belmont Regional Solid Waste Authority .
  • Workforce Development Director, Belmont County Department of Job and Family Services .