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Tavia Galonski
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Galonski in 2024
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| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 33rd district |
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| In office January 3, 2023 – January 10, 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Sedrick Denson |
| Succeeded by | Veronica Sims |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 35th district |
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| In office May 10, 2017 – December 31, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Greta Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Steve Demetriou |
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Tavia Baxter
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | John Galonski |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Emory University (BS) University of Akron (JD) |
Tavia Galonski is an American politician. She was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 2017 to 2023. As a Democrat, she represented parts of Akron and Barberton in Summit County.
About Tavia Galonski's Life
Tavia Galonski studied at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. There, she earned her first college degree. While in school, she worked as a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines. Later, she went to the University of Akron School of Law to become a lawyer.
Her father was a member of the United Auto Workers. This is a group that helps workers. Before becoming a politician, Tavia Galonski worked as a lawyer. She was also a magistrate in Summit County. A magistrate is like a judge who handles certain legal cases. She even worked in the court that helps young people. Tavia Galonski is married to John Galonski. They have two children together.
Serving in the Ohio House of Representatives
In 2017, a representative named Greta Johnson left her job. Tavia Galonski wanted to take her place. House Democrats chose Galonski to fill the open spot. She started her new role on May 10, 2017.
In 2018, people voted for her to serve a full two-year term. She won with 61% of the votes. In January 2024, Tavia Galonski left the Ohio House. She was then chosen to be the Clerk of Courts for Summit County. This new job involves managing court records.
