Jo Ella Hoye is an American politician serving as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 17th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 11, 2021.
Jo Ella Hoye | |
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| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Cox |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Brian |
| Education | Cornell College (BA) University of Kansas (MPA) |
Early life and education edit
Hoye was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and graduated from Nebraska City High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Kansas.[1]
Career edit
Hoye worked as a senior analyst for the Johnson County manager's office. She also served as a member and vice chair of the Lenexa Planning Commission Advisory Board.[2] She was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 11, 2021.[3] Hoye was also a representative for the Kansas chapter of Moms Demand Action, a gun control group.[4] In the House, she has advocated for stricter gun control regulations, including an amendment that would repeal permitless concealed carry in Kansas.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Jo Ella Hoye". Run For Something. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
- ^ "Planning Commission". www.lenexa.com. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
- ^ "Jo Ella Hoye". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
- ^ "Kansas Senate committee passes domestic abuser gun law". AP NEWS. 2018-03-05. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
- ^ "Kansas bill to recognize other states' gun permits advances". AP NEWS. 2021-04-29. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
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