Meredith Lawson‐Rowe
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Meredith R. Lawson-Rowe is serving her first term in the Ohio House of Representatives representing the 5th House District, encompassing parts of Reynoldsburg, Canal Winchester, Columbus, Madison Township and all of Groveport, Obetz, and Hamilton Township. Rep. Lawson-Rowe has built a strong career in community engagement and public service. While attending Clark Atlanta University, she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and is currently a member of the Columbus (Oh) Alumnae Chapter. For over 20 years, she worked as an Executive Administrative Assistant supporting C-suite level executives. In 2019, she made history becoming one of the first Black women elected to Reynoldsburg City Council, where she represented Ward 4 before being elected Council President in 2023. Under her leadership, she passed legislation updating the city’s zoning code to expand affordable housing there and to declare racism a public health crisis, and established the Reynoldsburg Juneteenth Celebration, now a city-sponsored annual event and community staple. Lawson-Rowe again made history in 2024, being elected the first Black person to represent House District 5 in the Ohio House of…
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- VerifiedVoted no on HB 455: Regards the operation of public schools and the DEW
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 251: Regards drone use by law enforcement; aviation facilities
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 210: Regards the sale of used catalytic converters
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 315: Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act
- VerifiedVoted no on SB 276: Ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 162: Regards timing of health insurer recoupment from providers
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 195: Revise the Ohio Uniform Commercial Code
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 533: Revise list of vehicles that can commit vehicular homicide
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 541: Designate Deputy Daniel "Weston" Sherrer Memorial Highway
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 455: Regards the operation of public schools and the DEW
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 297: Regards funds provided by county for Memorial Day expenses
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 251: Regards drone use by law enforcement; aviation facilities
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 195: Revise the Ohio Uniform Commercial Code
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 297: Regards funds provided by county for Memorial Day expenses
- VerifiedVoted yes on HB 210: Regards the sale of used catalytic converters
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HB 455: Regards the operation of public schools and the DEW
HB 251: Regards drone use by law enforcement; aviation facilities
HB 210: Regards the sale of used catalytic converters
SB 315: Enact the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act
SB 276: Ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists
SB 162: Regards timing of health insurer recoupment from providers
HB 195: Revise the Ohio Uniform Commercial Code
HB 533: Revise list of vehicles that can commit vehicular homicide
HB 541: Designate Deputy Daniel "Weston" Sherrer Memorial Highway
HB 455: Regards the operation of public schools and the DEW
HB 297: Regards funds provided by county for Memorial Day expenses
HB 251: Regards drone use by law enforcement; aviation facilities
HB 195: Revise the Ohio Uniform Commercial Code
HB 297: Regards funds provided by county for Memorial Day expenses
HB 210: Regards the sale of used catalytic converters
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