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Marcia Fudge
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Official portrait, 2021
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| 18th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development | |
| In office March 10, 2021 – March 22, 2024 |
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| President | Joe Biden |
| Deputy | Adrianne Todman |
| Preceded by | Ben Carson |
| Succeeded by | Scott Turner |
| Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus | |
| In office January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Emanuel Cleaver |
| Succeeded by | G. K. Butterfield |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 11th district |
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| In office November 19, 2008 – March 10, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Stephanie Tubbs Jones |
| Succeeded by | Shontel Brown |
| Mayor of Warrensville Heights | |
| In office January 16, 2000 – November 18, 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Clinton Hall |
| Succeeded by | William Pegues |
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Marcia Louise Fudge
October 29, 1952 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Ohio State University (BS) Cleveland State University (JD) |
Marcia Louise Fudge (born October 29, 1952) is an American lawyer and politician. She served as the 18th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from 2021 to 2024. Before that, she was a U.S. representative for Ohio's 11th district from 2008 to 2021. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Marcia Fudge was chosen by President Joe Biden to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This department helps people find safe and affordable homes. She was approved by the United States Senate on March 10, 2021. She was the second African American woman to hold this important position.
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Early Life and Education
Marcia Fudge was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 29, 1952. She graduated from Shaker Heights High School in 1971. She then went to Ohio State University, where she earned a degree in business in 1975. Later, in 1983, she earned a law degree from Cleveland State University.
Early Career in Politics
After finishing college, Marcia Fudge worked as a law clerk. She also worked in the Cuyahoga County prosecutor's office. There, she managed the budget and finances. She also served as an auditor for the county's estate tax department. Sometimes, she worked as a judge or a chief referee for legal cases.
Marcia Fudge became the mayor of Warrensville Heights, Ohio, in 2000. She served as mayor until 2008. Her campaign in 1999 was her first time running for an elected job. She was the first woman and the first African American to be mayor of Warrensville Heights.
Before becoming mayor, Fudge also worked as a chief of staff for U.S. Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones. She also served on the board of trustees for the Cleveland Public Library.
Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives
After Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones passed away in 2008, Marcia Fudge was chosen to take her place. She won the special election easily because her district was strongly Democratic. She was sworn into office on November 19, 2008.
In 2013, she became the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. This group is made up of African American members of the U.S. Congress. She led the group for two years.
After the 2020 presidential election, President Joe Biden nominated Marcia Fudge to be the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. She resigned from the House of Representatives on March 10, 2021, to take on her new role.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
On December 10, 2020, President Biden announced his plan to nominate Marcia Fudge for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. She spoke to the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on January 28, 2021. The committee approved her nomination on February 4, 2021.
On March 10, 2021, the Senate confirmed her appointment with a vote of 66 to 34. She was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris on the same day.
Key Focus Areas
As Secretary, Marcia Fudge focused on important issues like homelessness. She also worked to address evictions and to make sure everyone had fair access to housing. She met with civil rights leaders to discuss these challenges.
Retirement from Public Service
On March 11, 2024, Marcia Fudge announced that she would be stepping down from her role. Her resignation became effective on March 22, 2024. She retired from public life and joined a law firm.
Personal Life
Marcia Fudge was the president of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority from 1996 to 2000. This is a Greek-letter organization for college-educated women. She was also involved in other community activities. She is a member of Zion Chapel Baptist Church.
See also
In Spanish: Marcia Fudge para niños
