Tavia Galonski

Tavia Galonski is the state representative for the 35th District of the Ohio House of Representatives. The district consists of portions of Akron and Barberton in Summit County.

Tavia Galonski
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 35th District
Assumed office
May 10, 2017
Preceded byGreta Johnson
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)John Galonski
Children2
Alma materEmory University
University of Akron

Life and career

Galonski received her bachelor's degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and then a law degree from the University of Akron.[1] In Atlanta, Galonski worked as a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines while in school. A former Teamster, Galonski's father was a member of the United Auto Workers.[2]

An attorney by trade, Galonski previously served as a magistrate in the Summit County Court of Common Pleas, including in the county's juvenile court. She is married to Summit County Chief Assistant Prosecutor John Galonski, and together they have two children.[3]

Ohio House of Representatives

When former Representative Greta Johnson left the General Assembly in the spring of 2017, Galonski sought the appointment to replace her. Johnson resigned from the 35th House District to work in the Summit County Law Department as Deputy Law Director.[4] Galonski was selected to replace Johnson by House Democrats, who had the authority to appoint a replacement, and was seated on May 10, 2017. She was elected for a full, two-year term on November 6, 2018 with 61% of the vote.[5]

In 2020, Galonski said President Donald Trump should be tried for crimes against humanity in The Hague, the site of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for recommending the use of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19. However, the United States is not a member of the ICC.[6]

References
  1. "Rare open seat is one of 11 Summit County judgeships on ballot". Retrieved 2017-09-11.
  2. "Ohio House Democrats pick another Akron woman to fill open seat". Retrieved 2017-09-11.
  3. "2 Akron state lawmakers condemn former Chief James Nice for use of 'N-word'". Retrieved 2017-09-11.
  4. Niedermier, Kevin. "Juvenile Court Magistrate Will Replace Johnson in the Ohio House - WKSU". Retrieved 2017-09-11.
  5. "Galonski sworn in as state rep". Akron.com. 2017-05-18. Retrieved 2019-10-21.
  6. "Ohio lawmaker wants Trump prosecuted for 'crimes against humanity'". TiffinOhio.net News. 6 April 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
Political offices
Preceded by
Greta Johnson		 Ohio House of Representatives, 35th District
2017–present		 Incumbent
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