- Party: Democrat
- Occupation: State Representative 22nd District
- Community/neigborhood: Columbus
- Education: Eastmoor High School; Attended Spelman College and Ohio State University
- State Representative; Chief, Children's Proection Section; Ohio Attorney General's Office
- Associate Director Public Children's Services Association of Ohio, Legislative Assistant
- Staff Person, Human Resources Subcommittee of the House Finance and Appropriations
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- Increase voter registration, education and turnout through a program of education/outreach and adequate available data.
- Provide access to information for small businesses by implementing more staff training in computer technology.
- Provide statistics and voter information via the internet and a quarterly newsletter.
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- Fraternal Order of Police
- Ohio Education Association
- National Women's Political Caucus
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- Multi-faceted program to encourage young people to vote
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Democratic Secretary of State nominee says falling voter participation in Ohio; calls for educating young voters.
- "Happy Birthday Plan" to Register Voters
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The "Happy Birthday Plan" would register new voters by sending out a birthday card to all Ohioans turning 18 with instructions how to register to vote.
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