State Representative Barbara Boyd (D-Cleveland) of the 9^th District boasts a storied political career that now sees her serving the area of northeast Ohio that includes Cleveland Heights. Rep. Boyd earned a bachelor’s degree in education from St. Paul’s College in Virginia in 1965. Her passion for public service, though, began with volunteer work on Jimmy Carter’s Presidential campaign in 1976. Her activities there encouraged her to stay active in her community, and she began to volunteer in Cleveland Heights and in countywide political activities. In 1983, Rep. Boyd became the firs... [ Read Full Biography | Download PDF Biography ]