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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 used to be a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. She served from 2017 to 2023. As a Democrat, she represented parts of Akron and Barberton. These cities are in Summit County.
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About Tavia Galonski
Early Life and Education
Tavia Galonski went to Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. There, she earned her first college degree. While studying, she also worked as a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines. Later, she earned a law degree from the University of Akron School of Law. Her father was a member of the United Auto Workers union.
Career Before Politics
Before becoming a politician, Tavia Galonski was a lawyer. She worked as a magistrate in Summit County. A magistrate is like a judge who helps with legal cases. She even worked in the court that handles cases for young people. Tavia Galonski is married to John Galonski. They have two children together.
Serving in the Ohio House
How She Joined the House
In 2017, a representative named Greta Johnson left her job. She was serving the 35th House District. Tavia Galonski wanted to take her place. The Democrats in the House chose Galonski for the role. She officially started her work on May 10, 2017. In November 2018, she was elected for a full two-year term. She won with 61% of the votes.
Her Time in Office
Tavia Galonski served in the Ohio House of Representatives for several years. She worked on laws and represented the people of her district. In January 2024, she left the Ohio House. She was appointed to a new job. This new job was the Clerk of Courts for Summit County.
