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Seth A. Morgan
Seth A. Morgan, CPA (b. Presque Isle, ME, February 26, 1978) is an American politician of the Republican Party. He is a former Council Member of Huber Heights, Ohio and currently serves as the state representative of the 36th District in the Ohio House of Representatives. He is married to the former Debra Mowery and the father of three children.

Morgan was born to a military family and is the son of a retired Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. His family settled in Huber Heights, Ohio when he was 10 years old.

Morgan on Huber Heights City Council - January 1, 2002 - January 5, 2009
Following a passion for American history and capitalism, Morgan ran for the Huber Heights City Council in 2001. He was elected by a mere three votes and became the youngest ever elected member of the Huber Heights City Council. Morgan was re-elected to the City Council in 2005, garnering almost 75% of the vote.

Morgan served in various positions while serving as a Council Member including being Chair of the Public Service Committee and serving as the Vice Mayor in 2004.

Morgan's efforts on Council were directed at solving internal City management challenges. Morgan's efforts lead to the ousting of two City Managers during his time on City Council. Morgan also was instrumental in a proposal to reduce City income taxes in 2008, a measure that passed the ballot initiative with roughly 71% of the vote.

Due to his efforts in reform and tax reduction and in a politicaly motivated move, some of Morgan's critics attempted a recall effort in 2008. The effort was hampered by legal and organizational issues and was not successful.

Morgan made a failed attempt to become the Montgomery County, Ohio County Auditor by challenging Democrat County Auditor Karl Keith in 2006.

Morgan as State Representative - January 5, 2009 - Present
Morgan defeated Democrat Charles Morton in November, 2008 and was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives with almost 60% of the vote.

After taking office in 2009, Morgan was named to the Finance and Appropriations Committee, the Education Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Elections and Ethics Committee, Faith Based Intiatives Committee, and as Ranking Member of the Finance SubCommittee for Primary and Secondary Education. Morgan was also appointed to chair the House Republican Policy Committee.

Morgan's work in 2009 as the Ranking Member of the SubCommittee on Primary and Secondary Education lead him to take Democrat Governor Ted Strickland to the Ohio Supreme Court in an effort to enforce Ohio's public records law. The Ohio Supreme Court issued a limited writ in that case forcing Strickland to turn over the records.

Morgan is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), entrepreneur, and business owner.

Morgan is the winner of the Gary Haines Memorial Award for outstanding public service and the prestigious "40 under 40" award provided by the Dayton Business Journal.