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Phil Robinson
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 19th district |
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| Assumed office 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Mary Lightbody |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 6th district |
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| In office January 1, 2019 – 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Marlene Anielski |
| Succeeded by | Adam Miller |
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| Born | December 28, 1980 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | George Washington University (BA) Case Western Reserve University (MBA) |
| Occupation | Non-profit executive |
Phillip Martin Robinson Jr. (born December 28, 1980) is an American politician. He also works as a leader for non-profit groups. He is currently a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. This means he helps make laws for the state of Ohio. He represents the 19th district in Cuyahoga County. Before this, he represented the 6th district in the Ohio House.
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About Phil Robinson
His Early Life and School
Phil Robinson went to Gilmour Academy in Gates Mill, Ohio. After that, he studied finance at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.. He also earned a special business degree (an Executive Master of Business Administration) from Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management.
What He Did Before Politics
Phil Robinson started his career in politics helping U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein. He also worked as the executive director for City Year Cleveland. This is a non-profit group that helps young people serve their communities.
Serving in the Ohio House
Phil Robinson is a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. This group is part of the Ohio state government. Its job is to create and vote on laws for the state.
How He Was Elected
Phil Robinson was first elected to the Ohio House in 2018. He won the election on November 6, 2018. He received 51 percent of the votes. He won against the Republican candidate, Jim Trakas, who got 49 percent. This win changed the seat from Republican to Democratic control. He was re-elected in 2020, winning 51.36% of the vote against Shay Hawkins.
What Committees He Works On
Phil Robinson works on several important committees. Committees are small groups of lawmakers. They study specific topics and suggest new laws. He is part of committees that deal with:
- Primary and Secondary Education (about schools)
- Public Utilities (like electricity and water)
- Ways and Means (about taxes and money)
- Joint Education Oversight Committee (another group watching over education)
His Family
Phil Robinson has a famous sister. She is the comedian Phoebe Robinson.
