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Shayla Davis
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 11th district |
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| In office February 17, 2022 – December 31, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Stephanie Howse |
| Succeeded by | Anita Somani |
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| Political party | Independent (since 2022) |
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Democratic (until 2022) |
| Education | Cleveland State University (BA, JD) John Carroll University (MA) |
Shayla L. Davis is an American politician. She served in the Ohio House of Representatives for a short time in 2022. She represented the 11th district.
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About Shayla Davis
Her Early Life and Schooling
Shayla Davis grew up in Garfield Heights, Ohio. She went to college and earned several degrees. A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is usually the first college degree. She studied liberal arts and how to run non-profit groups at Cleveland State University.
She also earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree from John Carroll University. This degree was also in non-profit administration. Later, she earned a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the Cleveland–Marshall College of Law. A JD degree is what you get to become a lawyer.
Her Work and Public Service
Shayla Davis has worked in many different roles. From 2008 to 2011, she helped organize programs and events at Cleveland State University. She also worked for the Cleveland Department of Public Health. This department helps keep people in the city healthy.
She also worked for the Cleveland Office of Minority Health. From 2015 to 2017, she was a law clerk. This means she helped judges and lawyers with legal tasks. She also worked as a mediator for the Cleveland Municipal Court. A mediator helps people solve disagreements.
From 2017 to 2019, she was a program coordinator for the Cuyahoga County Board of Health. This board works to improve public health in the county.
Serving in Government
From 2019 to 2021, Shayla Davis was a member of the City Council in Garfield Heights, Ohio. A city council helps make decisions for the city. In February 2022, she was chosen to join the Ohio House of Representatives. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Ohio.
In August 2022, a state official made a decision about her ability to run for a full term. This decision meant she could not run for the position again.
