Ohio Governor-elect Dr. Amy Acton marked Veterans Day on Wednesday with a statement honoring the state’s veterans and pledging that her administration will expand their access to healthcare and take on veteran homelessness.
“Today and every day, we recognize the great contribution of veterans in Ohio and across the country. We owe a great debt to the brave men and women who have put their lives on the line to keep Ohioans safe,” Acton said in the statement.
Acton pointed to Ohio’s long history of military service and said the recognition owed to veterans has to extend beyond the holiday, with the support to back it up year-round.
“Ohio has a long and proud legacy of service. As governor, I will fight to ensure that our veterans and their families get the support they need to thrive, from expanding access to healthcare to fighting veteran homelessness,” Acton said.
Acton, a physician and the former director of the Ohio Department of Health, defeated Vivek Ramaswamy in the Nov. 3 general election to become the first woman elected governor of Ohio. She takes office Jan. 11, 2027.
