$40 FILING FEE
JOINT LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE
100 EAST BROAD STREET, SUITE 1910
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
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THIS STATEMENT IS TO BE
FILED IN 2024 FOR THE
CALENDAR YEAR 2023
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2023 Financial Disclosure Statement
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1. NAME OF PERSON FILING STATEMENT: Colopy, James |
2. MAILING ADDRESS (May use Home, Business or Govt.)
1393 Beechnut Dr.
Akron, OH 44312
County of Summit |
3. PHONE NUMBER
(330) 472-6115 |
4. CURRENT EMPLOYER(S) (Other than the General Assembly)
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County of Summit |
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Please read the following Financial Disclosure Statement Information:
YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM IF:
- You are a member of the General Assembly during
2024.
- You were a member of the General Assembly during
2023.
- You are currently, or were in 2023, an employee of the General Assembly or any legislative agency who is designated by the Joint Legislative Ethics Committee or employing agency, as a financial disclosure statement filer.
- You are a candidate for the General Assembly whose name will appear on a ballot during 2024.
FILING FEE:$40 FILING FEE. Campaign funds MAY be used for this fee. If you are or were an employee (non-elected) of the General Assembly or any legislative agency, the $40 fee will be invoiced to your agency at a later date.
PENALTIES: Any person who knowingly files a false statement may be
subject to criminal prosecution of a first degree misdemeanor. Any person who
fails to file a complete financial
disclosure statement by the appropriate deadline may be assessed a late filing
fee of $10.00 for each day the statement is late, up to a maximum of $250.00,
and may also be subject to criminal prosecution of a fourth degree misdemeanor.
FILING DEADLINE: The filing deadline is Wednesday, May 15, 2024 unless one of the following applies: • CANDIDATES APPEARING ON A PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOT: Must file not later than the thirtieth day before the earliest election at which his or her candidacy is to be voted on. The filing deadline for candidates whose name will appear on the March 19, 2024 Primary Election ballot for local office is Tuesday, February 20, 2024. • WRITE-IN CANDIDATES: Must file not later than the twentieth day before the earliest election at which his or her candidacy is to be voted on. • AN APPOINTEE TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Any person appointed to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term in the General Assembly must file within 15 days after he or she qualifies for office, unless the deadline is extended by the Joint Legislative Ethics Committee for good cause. • A NEWLY HIRED OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEE: An employee of the General Assembly, or any legislative agency, must file by May 15, 2024, or within 90 days after employment or promotion.
ATTACHMENTS: You may attach additional pages as necessary; however, please reference the appropriate section for which you are submitting additional information.
This financial disclosure statement is a public record upon filing and is made available for public review on www.ohiofds.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE ETHICS COMMITTEE, OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE INSPECTOR GENERAL AT (614) 728-5100.
This is a personal financial disclosure statement for calendar year 2023. The following Sections 1-12 must be completed using calendar year personal and financial information.
THIS IS NOT A CAMPAIGN FINANCE-RELATED REPORT.
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| 1. INCOME |
Complete EITHER Section A (Member) or Section B (Non-Incumbent Candidate or Employee), whichever is applicable. |
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A. IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN 2024 OR WERE A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN 2023: You are required to list EVERY
source of income and identify the amount from that source in accordance with the
following ranges and appropriate identifying letter: A. $0 - $999; B. $1,000 -
$9,999; C. $10,000 – $24,999; D. $25,000 - $49,999; E. $50,000 - $99,999; F.
$100,000 or more. “Income” includes sources of gross income for federal
tax purposes and interest and dividends on all governmental securities.
Also, list each source of income received by any other person for your use or
benefit. You are not required to list the source of income of your spouse,
unless the income was received specifically for your use or benefit. MILEAGE
REIMBURSEMENT IS REPORTED IN “SECTION 8. TRAVEL”. DO NOT INCLUDE MILEAGE
REIMBURSEMENT IN “SECTION 1. INCOME”.
You are not required to list the individual items of income from your business
or profession, only the name of any business, governmental agency, or employer
from which you received income; EXCEPT (1) you must list the source and dollar
amount of income received, or shared with a partner in your business or
profession, that is attributable to services or goods provided to a client or
customer who is a “legislative agent” AND/OR (2) you must list the source and
dollar amount of income received from a person or entity that is doing or
seeking to do business with the General Assembly.
Attorneys, physicians, or other professionals subject to confidentiality
requirements as described in Revised Code Section 102.02(A)(2)(b) should list
each practice separately but need not disclose the names of their clients,
patients, or other recipients of professional services unless those clients,
patients, or other recipients are legislative agents. If the client, patient, or
other recipient is a legislative agent, you must disclose each client, patient,
or other recipient unless excepted under Revised Code Section 102.02(A)(2)(b).
For each source of income listed, briefly describe the services
for which the income was received.
EXAMPLE:
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Source of income |
Service Performed |
Amount (A, B, C, D, E, OR F) |
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State of Ohio |
Senator/Representative |
E |
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Smith and Jones Law Firm |
Lawyer |
C |
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Friendly National Bank |
Interest on Savings Account |
A |
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Leo Lobbyist - Legislative Agent |
Boat Insurance Policy |
$143.00 |
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123 Main Street |
Rental Income |
B |
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B. IF YOU ARE A NON-INCUMBENT CANDIDATE FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR AN EMPLOYEE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR ANY LEGISLATIVE AGENCY:
You are required to list each source of gross income. You are not
required to disclose any dollar amounts except as indicated below.
Also, list each source of income received by any other person for your use or
benefit. Remember to list your employment as a source of income.
“Income” includes gross income for federal tax purposes and interest and
dividends on all governmental securities. You are not required to list
the sources of income of your spouse, unless the income was received
specifically for your use or benefit.
You are not required to list the individual items of income from your business
or profession, only the name of any business, governmental agency, or employer
from which you received income; EXCEPT (1) you must list the source and dollar
amount of income received, or shared with a partner in your business or
profession, that is attributable to services or goods provided to a client or
customer who is a “legislative agent” AND/OR (2) you must list the source and
dollar amount of income received from a person or entity that is doing or
seeking to do business with the General Assembly.
Attorneys, physicians, and other professionals subject to confidentiality
requirements as described in Revised Code Section 102.02(A)(2)(b) should list
each practice separately but need not disclose names of their clients, patients,
or other recipients of professional services, unless those clients, patients, or
other recipients are legislative agents. If the client, patient, or other
recipient is a legislative agent, you must disclose each client, patient, or
other recipient, unless excepted under Revised Code Section 102.02(A)(2)(b).
For each source of income listed, briefly describe the services
for which the income was received. |
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Source Of Income |
Service Performed |
Amount (if required) |
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County of Summit |
Program Administrator |
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Stark County Community Action Agency |
Contracted Inspections |
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CAA of Columbiana County |
Contracted Inspections |
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1391 Beechnut Dr. Akron, OH |
Rental Income |
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1389 Beechnut Dr. Akron, OH |
Rental Income |
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| 2. IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS |
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| List the names of members of your immediate family. "Immediate Family" is defined as your spouse residing in your household and any dependent child. |
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Family Member Name |
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Diana Colopy |
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| 3. BUSINESS NAMES |
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| List all names under which you or members of your immediate family do business. |
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Business Name |
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Home Science, LLC |
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| 4A. FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIPS |
List the names of each corporation incorporated or authorized to do business in Ohio and each trust, business trust, partnership, or association authorized to do or transact business in Ohio in which you hold an office or have a fiduciary relationship (regardless of any monetary investment), including holding office in a not-for-profit corporation. For each listing, give a brief description of the office or relationship.
EXAMPLE:
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Name of Corporation, Trust, Business Trust, Partnership or Association |
Name of Office or Fiduciary Relationship |
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Smith and Jones |
Partner |
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XYZ Inc. |
President |
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Neighborhood Civic Association |
Volunteer Trustee |
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4B. INVESTMENTS |
List the names of each corporation incorporated or authorized to do business in
Ohio and each trust, business trust, partnership, or association authorized to
do or transact business in Ohio in which you or any other person for your use
or benefit had an investment of more than $1,000 during 2023 (at fair market
value as of December 31, 2023, or the date of disposition, whichever is
earlier). Include all investments of more than $1,000 even though they
constitute a source of income.
You do not have to disclose accounts with banks, building and loan associations,
savings and loan associations, and credit unions if the amount is a deposit or
withdrawable share account. You are not required to list investments held solely
by your spouse unless the investment is strictly for your use or benefit. For
each listing, give a brief description of the investment.
EXAMPLE:
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Type of Investment |
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Acme Corporation |
Common Stock |
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JLEC Power Company of Ohio |
Utility Bond |
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Public Employees Deferred Compensation |
Mutual Fund |
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Brokerage Firm |
Money Market Account |
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ABC Fund |
Mutual Fund |
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Corporation, Trust, Business Trust, Partnership or Association |
Type of Investment |
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Ohio Deferred Compensation
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Mutual Fund
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VASGX - Vanguard IRA Brokerage Accounty
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IRA
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| List all leasehold or ownership interests in real property located in Ohio to which you hold legal title or in which you have any beneficial interest. You do not have to list your personal residence or any real property used primarily for personal recreation. List by address, parcel number, or other legal description. |
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ZIP Code |
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1389 Beechnut Dr. |
Akron |
Summit |
44312 |
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1391 Beechnut Dr. |
Akron |
Summit |
44312 |
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| 6. CREDITORS |
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| List the names of all creditors residing or transacting business in Ohio to whom you owe, or have owed, at any time during the calendar year 2023, more than $1,000 in your own name or in the name of any other person. You must disclose automobile loans, school loans, credit card accounts, and all other similar accounts if the balance exceeds $1,000 at any time during the calendar year 2023, even if no balance is currently outstanding. You do not have to disclose the debts on your personal residence or real property used primarily for personal recreation, or short-term debts resulting from the ordinary conduct of a business or profession. |
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Huntington National Bank |
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MOHELA |
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Capital One |
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Discover |
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American Express |
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| List the names of all debtors residing or transacting business in Ohio who owe, or have owed, you
at any time during the calendar year 2023, more than $1,000 in your own name or in the name of any other person for your use or benefit. If you are an attorney, physician, or any other professional subject to a confidentiality requirement as described in Revised Code Section 102.02(A)(2)(b), you do not have to disclose the names of your clients, patients or other recipients of professional services. You do not have to disclose the names of persons indebted to you if they are short-term debts resulting from the ordinary conduct of your business or profession. Banks, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, and credit unions need not be listed if the only monies owed to you by them are monies which you deposited with such institutions or which are in a withdrawable share account. |
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List the source and amount of each payment of expenses incurred for official travel. Travel expenses include payments or reimbursements received by you in your own name, or by any other person for your use or benefit, for travel in connection with your official duties. You must disclose every payment or reimbursement of expenses for travel both inside and outside of Ohio. You must disclose travel payments or reimbursements, INCLUDING, but not limited to, MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENTS, made to you, or on your behalf, by the General Assembly. Members and employees of the General Assembly need not disclose official travel in a vehicle owned or leased by a state agency or state institution of higher education.
You do not have to disclose expenses incurred at a meeting or convention of a national or state organization to which any state agency, including, but not limited to, any legislative agency or state institution of higher education as defined in Section 3345.011 of the Revised Code, or any political subdivision in Ohio pays membership dues. Questions regarding membership status should be directed to the organization. |
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| 9. GIFTS |
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List the source of each gift worth more than $75, aggregated for the calendar
year 2023, received by you in your own name, or by any other person for your use
or benefit. If you are a member or employee of the General Assembly, also list
the source of each gift or gifts over $25, aggregated for the calendar year 2023, received from a legislative agent. If you are a member or employee of the General Assembly, you are prohibited from receiving a gift or gifts from a legislative agent where the value of the gift or gifts aggregated per calendar year, exceeds $75.
You do not have to disclose the source of gifts received under a will or by inheritance. Also, you do not have to disclose the source of the gifts received from your spouse, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, siblings, nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, cousins, step-relations, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, father-in-law, mother-in-law, or any person to whom you stand in loco parentis, or received by way of distribution from any inter vivos or testamentary trust established by a spouse or ancestor. |
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| 10. MEALS, FOOD AND BEVERAGES |
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List the source of each payment of expenses for meals and other
food and beverages received in connection with your official
duties that exceed $100 aggregated for the calendar year 2023. Expenses
include payments or reimbursements to you. You must include the General Assembly
if it was the source of expenses or reimbursements for meals, food, or beverages
totaling over $100 for the calendar year 2023.
You are not required to disclose the source of meals and other food and
beverages provided at a meeting at which you participated in a panel, seminar,
or speaking engagement; or at a meeting or convention of a national or state
organization to which any state agency, including, but not limited to, any
legislative agency or state institution of higher education as defined in
Section 3345.011 of the Revised Code, or any political subdivision in Ohio pays
membership dues. Nor must you disclose any meals or beverages, which have been
reported in Section 8 above as travel expenses paid by the General Assembly. |
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| 12. LICENSES |
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Any member of the General Assembly who engages in the conduct or practice
of a particular business, profession, trade, or occupation that is subject to
licensing or regulation by any branch, department, division, institution,
instrumentality, board, commission, or bureau of the state, is required to file
a notice that he or she is the holder of a particular license, or is engaged in
such activity, as part of the financial disclosure statement. Therefore, if you
are a member of the General Assembly, list all licenses held or a description of
any regulated activity. |
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BEFORE FILING THIS STATEMENT, PLEASE REVIEW EVERY
QUESTION TO MAKE CERTAIN YOU HAVE DISCLOSED THE NECESSARY INFORMATION OR, IF YOU
HAVE NOTHING TO DISCLOSE IN A GIVEN QUESTION, YOU HAVE CHECKED THE BOX MARKED
“NONE”.
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY QUESTION IS OMITTED, THE STATEMENT IS INCOMPLETE
UNDER THE LAW.
PERSONS WHO FAIL TO FILE A COMPLETE STATEMENT BY THE APPROPRIATE DEADLINE MAY BE
ASSESSED A LATE FILING FEE OF $10.00 FOR EACH DAY THE STATEMENT IS LATE, UP TO A
MAXIMUM OF $250.00. A KNOWING FAILURE TO FILE IS A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE. |
| ACKNOWLEDGEMENT |
By clicking the 'File' button, I swear or affirm that this statement and any additional
attachments were prepared or carefully reviewed by me and constitute a complete,
truthful, and correct disclosure of all required information.
I acknowledge awareness and understanding of Sections
102.02(D) and 2921.13(A)(7) of the Ohio Revised Code which prohibit me from
knowingly filing a false statement and which are criminal misdemeanors of the
first degree, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment of
not more than six months, or both. (See Revised Code Sections 102.99(B),
2921.13(F)(1), and 2929.21.)
I acknowledge that I am required to pay a
$40 FILING FEE, or that I am, or was, an employee (non-elected) of the General Assembly, or any
legislative agency and that my agency is responsible for the filing fee.
This financial disclosure statement is a public record upon filing and is made
available for public review on www.ohiofds.com.
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| NOTE: No person is required to file more than one
financial disclosure for any given calendar year with the appropriate ethics
agency. If you are a member of the Ohio General Assembly you will file the JLEC
statement with the Joint Legislative Ethics Committee regardless of your status
as a former local or statewide officeholder, candidate for local or statewide
office or service on a state board or commission. If you are a member or
employee of the General Assembly and receive a Financial Disclosure Statement
from the Ohio Ethics Commission, DISREGARD the statement provided by the Ohio
Ethics Commission. |
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