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Tavia Galonski
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Galonski in 2024
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 33rd district
In office
January 3, 2023 – January 10, 2024
Preceded by Sedrick Denson
Succeeded by Veronica Sims
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 35th district
In office
May 10, 2017 – December 31, 2022
Preceded by Greta Johnson
Succeeded by Steve Demetriou
Personal details
Born
Tavia Baxter
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.

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