Stephanie D. Howse (born August 21, 1979) is an American politician serving as a member of the Cleveland City Council from the 7th ward. She was previously a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 2015 to 2022.

Stephanie Howse
Member of Cleveland City Council
from Ward 7
Assumed office
January 3, 2022
Preceded byBasheer Jones
In office
August 18, 2008 – November 26, 2008
Preceded byFannie Lewis
Succeeded byTJ Dow
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 11th district
In office
January 3, 2015 – January 2, 2022
Preceded bySandra Williams
Succeeded byShayla Davis
Personal details
Born (1979-08-21) August 21, 1979 (age 44)
Political partyDemocratic
RelationsAnnie L. Key (mother)
Residence(s)Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
EducationFlorida A&M University (BS)
Cleveland State University (MS)

Early life and education edit

Howse was raised in Cleveland, and is the daughter of former Representative Annie L. Key.[1][2] Howse is a graduate of the Cleveland School of the Arts, where she studied vocal and instrumental music. After high school, Howse earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil and environmental engineering from Florida A&M University and a Master of Science in environmental studies from Cleveland State University.

Career edit

Howse briefly served as a member of the Cleveland City Council in 2008. From 2015 to 2022, she represented the 11th district of the Ohio House of Representatives.[3] In 2021, Howse was elected to the Cleveland City Council and resigned from the House.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Stephanie Howse". Retrieved 2014-12-29.
  2. ^ Stephanie Howse - Ohio House Democratic Caucus
  3. ^ "Stephanie Howse wins six-way race for Ohio House District 11 seat". Cleveland Plain Dealer. 2014-07-04. Retrieved 2014-12-29.
  4. ^ 2 Cleveland City Council incumbents lose a 3 new members fill open seats - Ideasteam.org

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