Scott Wiggam is the state representative for the 77th district of the Ohio House of Representatives.
18 Facts About Scott Wiggam
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On June 14,2023, Wiggam assaulted a trans rights activist on the grounds of the Ohio Statehouse.
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Scott Wiggam is a graduate of Asbury University and was a Bible major.
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Scott Wiggam has a master's degree in political science from the University of Akron.
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Scott Wiggam briefly worked as a lobbyist for a Christian organization.
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Scott Wiggam is the State Chair of Ohio for the American Legislative Exchange Council, a corporate funded non-profit that hosts closed-door meetings between global corporations and state politicians to influence legislation.
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Scott Wiggam owned and operated The Neighborhood Cafe in Wooster for about one year before deciding to instead focus on a career in government.
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In 2010, Scott Wiggam said he would be in favor of putting a sales tax increase on the ballot.
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In 2011, Scott Wiggam was the only commissioner to vote against allowing Medway Drug Enforcement Agency to put a replacement levy on the ballot.
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Scott Wiggam refused to participate in a debate hosted by the Wayne County League of Women Voters, maintaining his argument that Spoonamore was not a legitimate candidate.
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Scott Wiggam did not respond to an invitation to participate in a debate sponsored by the Wayne County League of Women Voters.
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Scott Wiggam voted in favor of House Bill 6, the nuclear bailout bill for two Ohio facilities.
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Scott Wiggam received $500 from Juan Cespedes, who was arrested along with Householder.
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Scott Wiggam was not among many prominent Republicans that called on Householder to resign after news of the scandal broke.
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Scott Wiggam continued to defend HB6 even after the alleged bribery and racketeering scheme behind it came to light.
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Scott Wiggam has been a vocal critic of public health measures instituted to limit the spread of COVID-19.
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Scott Wiggam is a proponent of the death penalty and in August 2019 announced he would be sponsoring a bill to execute prisoners in Ohio with fentanyl, an illegal opioid.
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Scott Wiggam is married with three children and resides in Wooster, Ohio.