Veronica Sims
Veronica Sims | |
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 Veronica Sims in 2024 | |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 33rd district | |
| Assumed office February 7, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Tavia Galonski |
| Member of the Akron Public Schools School Board from the At-Large District | |
| In office 2013–2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Akron |
Veronica Sims is an American politician and non-profit administrator serving as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 33rd district since 2024. She was appointed to replace Tavia Galonski, who resigned from office.[1] She previously served as a member of the Akron Public Schools school board from the At-large district and as the president of the Summit County Council.[2][3]
Early life and career
Sims earned a B.S degree. in political science and criminal justice and a Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Akron. She worked as the special projects and government affairs administrator for Akron Summit Community Action Inc.[2]
Political career
Sims was elected to the Akron Public Schools school board in 2013 with 15.8% of the vote, finishing in third place.[4]
References
- ^ "Veronica Sims Named to Represent Ohio's 33rd House District". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ 2.0 2.1 "Veronica Sims". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland com (2024-02-06). "Summit County Council President Veronica Sims to be appointed to the Ohio House". cleveland. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
- ^ Summit County Board of Elections, "Election Summary Report for General Election in Summit County, Ohio," accessed December 13, 2013
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