Letter from Mark Mills to Members of the Commerce and Labor Committee, April 17, 2023
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Mark Mills, Mayor of the City of Coshocton, wrote on April 17, 2023 to Chairman Johnson, Vice Chair Manchester, Ranking Member McNally, and members of the Commerce and Labor Committee in support of Sub. Senate Bill 30. The letter says the bill would help businesses struggling to find workers and let more students earn money while gaining work experience. It says reduced business hours caused by the labor shortage lower sales and tax revenue. It argues that extending work hours for those under 16 by 2 hours would address economic issues the state faces.
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City Hall Mark Mills
760 Chestnut Street Mayor
Coshocton, OH 43812
Max Crown
740-622-1465 Safety–Service Director
April 17, 2023
Chairman Johnson, Vice Chair Manchester, Ranking Member McNally, and members of the
Commerce and Labor Committee, I am writing today in support of Sub. Senate Bill 30. This
legislation will benefit businesses struggling to find the workforce they need and allow more
students to earn money while gaining work experience.
Ohio, like many other states, saw a major decline in employment in 2020 due to the Covid
Pandemic. Today many of these jobs are still unfilled. Due to the labor shortage some businesses
have needed to cut their hours of operation. The ripple effect of this is significant. Reduced
business hours decrease the opportunity for sales and lead to a loss of revenue. This not only
impacts the businesses but also the community which benefits from the taxes on sales.
Prior to becoming the Mayor of Coshocton, I was the Director of Operations for a brand that
established multiple chain franchises. I know from that experience that providing more
opportunities for the teenage workforce to expand their hours will create more revenue for both
the business and the employees. It will also put more dollars into the local economy.
Additionally, updating the Fair Labor Standards Act will benefit students, allowing them to gain
experience within the workforce, learn new skills, and better understand the business
environment. As a father of teenagers, I have witnessed my children benefit and grow from
entering the workforce. It has allowed them independence while teaching them important life
skills such as money management. By limiting work hours for people under 16 years of age, it
takes away the ability for children who may be in a sport or afterschool activity from holding a
job or making them choose between having a job and participating in afterschool activities. All
options should be available to teenagers, and the parents not state regulations should be a
determining factor when young people are considering getting a job. Simply extending the work
hours for those under 16 by 2 hours will address many economic issues our state is currently
facing.
I appreciate the opportunity to share my support of Senate Bill 30, and urge the committee to
favorably pass this legislation. Doing so will benefit young people wanting to gain work
experience and earn money, businesses facing labor shortage, and communities with increased
revenue opportunities.
Sincerely,
Mark Mills, Mayor – City of Coshocton
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