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Juanita Brent
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 22nd district |
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| Assumed office January 3, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | David J. Leland |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 12th district |
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| In office January 7, 2019 – December 31, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | John E. Barnes Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Brian Stewart |
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| Born | February 22, 1984 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relatives | Vermel Whalen (aunt) |
Juanita Olukemi Brent was born on February 22, 1984. She is an American politician. She works as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. This means she helps make laws for the state of Ohio.
She has been a representative since 2019. She represents the 22nd district in Ohio. This district includes many communities in Cuyahoga County. Some of these are Bedford, Cleveland Heights, and parts of Cleveland.
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Early Life and Education
Juanita Brent grew up with her brothers and sisters. Her aunt, Vermel Whalen, raised them. Vermel Whalen was also an Ohio State Representative. This means she also worked to make laws for Ohio.
Juanita went to Beaumont School. It was an all-girls Roman Catholic high school. She finished school there in 2002.
Ohio House of Representatives
Becoming a Representative
Juanita Brent was chosen to be a representative in 2018. She won the election on November 6, 2018. She was the only person running for her seat at that time.
What Committees Does She Serve On?
As a representative, Juanita Brent works on different groups called committees. These groups focus on specific topics. They study ideas and make suggestions for new laws.
She is part of these committees:
- Commerce and Labor Committee: This group looks at business and worker rules.
- Transportation and Public Safety Committee: This group deals with roads, travel, and keeping people safe.
- Agriculture and Rural Development Committee: This group focuses on farming and helping country areas grow. She is the Ranking Member of this committee. This means she is a very important leader for her political party on this committee.
