North Columbus News

Representative Josh Williams, a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, shared updates on community initiatives and public safety concerns in a series of posts on August 13, 2025.

In his first post, Williams described his participation in a local development event: "I was honored to attend the groundbreaking of the Evergreen Heights Senior Living and the Margaret Hunt Senior Center today. I’ve been proud to support this project in the Statehouse and am eager to see this facility serve and support seniors in Lucas County for years to come! https://t.co/yBngnWSUXe" (August 13, 2025). The new senior living center is expected to provide housing and services for older adults in Lucas County.

Later that day, Williams addressed public safety issues through social media. At 14:33 UTC he posted: "We simply do not have to live in a world where our citizens don't feel safe to walk outside alone. We don't have to live in a society where the CVS is forced to lock the shampoo behind plexiglass. Out of control crime is a policy choice and it's one that needs to come to an end." He further commented on urban crime rates at 16:07 UTC, stating: "The violent crime we're seeing in Democrat-run cities is atrocious. Our system was built on law and order, and our basic duty as elected officials is to keep our communities safe. https://t.co/ddYB9LAaPo"

Williams represents Ohio's 41st District, which includes parts of Lucas County. His remarks reflect ongoing debates about public safety policies across U.S. cities and highlight recent efforts by state lawmakers to address both quality-of-life improvements for seniors and broader concerns over crime.