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Jennette Bradley
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| 62nd Lieutenant Governor of Ohio | |
| In office January 13, 2003 – January 5, 2005 |
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| Governor | Bob Taft |
| Preceded by | Maureen O'Connor |
| Succeeded by | Bruce E. Johnson |
| 45th Treasurer of Ohio | |
| In office January 5, 2005 – January 8, 2007 |
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| Governor | Bob Taft |
| Preceded by | Joe Deters |
| Succeeded by | Richard Cordray |
| Columbus City Council | |
| In office 1991–2002 |
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| Born | October 2, 1952 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Michael C. Taylor |
| Alma mater | Wittenberg University |
| Profession | Politician |
Jennette B. Bradley (born October 2, 1952) is an American politician. She is a member of the Republican party. She made history in Ohio. She was the first African American woman elected to a statewide office. Bradley served as the 62nd lieutenant governor of Ohio from 2003 to 2005. She also served as the Ohio State Treasurer from 2005 to 2007.
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Early Life and Education
Jennette Bradley was born in Columbus, Ohio. Her family moved to a neighborhood on Columbus' east side. This happened after her father retired from the United States Army.
She graduated from East High School in 1970. After high school, Bradley attended Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. She earned a degree in psychology from the university.
Starting Her Career
After college, Bradley began working for the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. This organization helps provide housing for people. At just 28 years old, she became the first Black woman to lead this Authority.
In 1986, Bradley moved to Washington, D.C. She returned to Columbus in 1989. There, she worked as a senior executive for Huntington National Bank.
Serving on Columbus City Council
In 1991, Bradley decided to run for the Columbus City Council. She ran as a Republican candidate. The City Council helps make important decisions for the city.
She was reelected to the council in 1995 and again in 1999. During her time on the council, she led important committees. These included the Recreation and Parks Committee and the Public Utilities Committee. She left the council in 2003 when she became Lieutenant Governor.
Becoming Lieutenant Governor
In 2002, Governor Bob Taft chose Jennette Bradley as his running mate. This meant she would run for Lieutenant Governor alongside him.
Taft and Bradley won the election. They received about 58% of the votes. With this win, Bradley became the third woman to serve as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio. She also became the first African-American woman elected to this office in Ohio. This made her the first Black female lieutenant governor in any U.S. state.
After taking office, Governor Taft gave Bradley more responsibilities. He appointed her to lead the Ohio Department of Commerce. She also headed the Clean Ohio Council and the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. In 2004, the governor also appointed her to the "Jobs Cabinet."
Ohio State Treasurer
In January 2005, Bradley took on a new role. She was appointed as the Ohio State Treasurer. This happened after Joseph T. Deters resigned from the position. She resigned as Lieutenant Governor before starting her new job.
However, in the May 2006 Republican primary election, Bradley was defeated. She lost to Ashtabula County Auditor Sandra O'Brien.
Later Career
In 2016, Jennette Bradley was chosen for a special committee. She was one of nine people selected from over 100 candidates. This committee reviewed the rules and structure of the Columbus City Council.
See also
- List of female lieutenant governors in the United States
- List of minority governors and lieutenant governors in the United States
