Lynn Olman

Who is Lynn Olman?

Lynn Olman is a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the Toledo area.

Public Service

Lynn served as a member and President of Maumee City Council for fifteen years. Throughout his tenure, he served on nearly every council committee at some point, and was Council President/Vice Mayor for four years.

In 1995, Lynn was appointed to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent the 51st House District, covering much of western Lucas County. He was subsequently elected to the seat in 1996, 1998 and 2000 for additional terms.

Lynn served as Chairman of the House Public Utilities Committee, and also sat on both the House Insurance and Ways and Means Committees.

Lynn served as Co-Chairman on the House Select Committee on Ohio’s Energy Policy at the behest of the Speaker of the House. Formed in order to study Ohio’s current energy policy, the committee will examine energy consumption, production and resources and presented its findings and recommendations to the Speaker.

Lynn was also appointed by the Speaker of the House to serve on the Ohio Port Authority Advisory Council, the Joint Legislative Committee to study Ohio’s Public Retirement Plans, the Ohio Lottery Profits Review Commission, the Joint Committee to study Electric Utility Deregulation, the Ohio Power Siting Board and the Legislative Commission on Lake Erie.