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Representative Shontel Brown (11)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HR 517
Representative Shontel Brown (11)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HRES 519
Representative Shontel Brown (11)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted no on S 331
Representative Shontel Brown (11)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted no on HRES 566
Representative Shontel Brown (11)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted no on HRES 566
Representative Shontel Brown (11)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted no on HR 1
Representative Shontel Brown (11)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted no on HR 1
Representative Shontel Brown (11)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HR 1
Representative Shontel Brown (11)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HR 43
Representative Shontel Brown (11)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HR 2215
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BIOGRAPHY
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Biography
Shontel Monique Brown, born on June 24, 1975, in Cleveland, Ohio, is a dedicated public servant representing Ohio's 11th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. She assumed office on November 4, 2021, succeeding Marcia Fudge, who became Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Prior to her congressional tenure, Brown served on the Warrensville Heights City Council from 2012 to 2015 and the Cuyahoga County Council from 2015 to 2021. In 2017, she made history as the first African American and first woman elected chair of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party.
Education
- Associate of Science in Business Management: Cuyahoga Community College
- Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management: Wilberforce University
Political Experience
- U.S. House of Representatives: Serving Ohio's 11th Congressional District since 2021
- Cuyahoga County Council: Member from 2015 to 2021
- Warrensville Heights City Council: Member from 2012 to 2015
- Chair of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party: Elected in 2017, becoming the first African American and first woman to hold the position
Notable Achievements
- Legislative Initiatives: Introduced legislation to support community gardens at schools and secured funding to protect the Great Lakes.
- Environmental Advocacy: Earned a 100% score in 2021 on the League of Conservation Voters' National Environmental Scorecard.
- Leadership Recognition: Received the 2023 National Leadership Award from The National Newspaper Publishers Association for her work in Congress.
Throughout her career, Representative Brown has been a coalition builder, focusing on economic development, quality education, and improved human services for her constituents.
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