Jennette Bradley
Jennette Bradley | |
|---|---|
Joseph T. Deters | |
| Succeeded by | Richard Cordray |
| Columbus City Council | |
| In office 1991–2002 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 2, 1952 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Michael C. Taylor |
| Alma mater | Wittenberg University |
| Profession | Politician |
Jennette B. Bradley (born October 2, 1952) is an
Early life and education
Bradley was born in Columbus, Ohio. Her family settled in a neighborhood on Columbus' east side after her father retired from the United States Army. After graduating from East High School in 1970, Bradley attended Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio and earned a degree in psychology.[1]
Early professional career
Bradley took a job with the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. She became the first black woman to serve as the executive director of the Authority when she was 28 years old.
Columbus City Council
Bradley entered the 1991 Columbus City Council race as a Republican candidate. She was reelected in 1995 and 1999. During her tenure she was chair of City Council's Recreation and Parks and Public Utilities committees. She resigned from the council when she became Lieutenant Governor in 2003.[3]
Lieutenant governor
In 2002
Taft and Bradley won the race with approximately 58% of the vote. Bradley became the third female lieutenant governor of Ohio and the first African-American woman elected to the office. She also became the first black female lieutenant governor of any U.S. state.[1]
After taking office, Bradley was appointed by Taft to head the
Further career
In 2016, Bradley was among the 9 people chosen from over 100 candidates to serve on a committee to review the charter of the Columbus City Council.[6]
See also
- List of female lieutenant governors in the United States
- List of minority governors and lieutenant governors in the United States
References
- ^ a b c d "Speaking of People". Ebony. 58 (6): 12. April 2003 – via EBSCO - Academic Search Complete.
- ^ "Jennette Bradley – Ohio Republican Women Strong". Retrieved June 20, 2019.
- ^ a b c Bischoff, Laura A. (January 14, 2003). "Jennette Bradley Takes Oath And Place In History; She Is Nation's First Black Female Lieutenant Governor". Dayton Daily News – via NexisUni.
- ^ "Smooth Transitions". State News (Council of State Governments). 48 (3): 34. March 2005 – via EBSCOhost - Academic Search Complete.
- ^ Provance, Jim (May 4, 2018). "Treasurer's race pits state lawmaker against former county auditor". Toledo Blade. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ^ Foley, Mike. "Columbus Officials Name Members Of Charter Review Committee". www.wcbe.org. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
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