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]

Veronica Sims
Veronica Sims in 2024
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 33rd district
Assumed office
February 7, 2024
Preceded byTavia Galonski
Member of the Akron Public Schools School Board from the At-Large District
In office
2013–2016
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of Akron

Early life and career

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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

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Sims was elected to the Akron Public Schools school board in 2013 with 15.8% of the vote, finishing in third place.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Veronica Sims Named to Represent Ohio's 33rd House District". Ohio House of Representatives. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  2. ^ a b "Veronica Sims". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-02-17.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Summit County Board of Elections, "Election Summary Report for General Election in Summit County, Ohio," accessed December 13, 2013