Juanita O. Brent News

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) today released a statement following Governor Mike DeWine’s veto of House Bill 173. HB 173, which aimed to regulate submetered utility providers—third-party companies or landlords that resell electricity and water to tenants—passed the General Assembly despite significant pushback regarding weakened consumer protections. Rep. Brent consistently voted "No" on the bill during both rounds of legislative voting.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) today proudly commemorated Juneteenth by joining community leaders and residents at the annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) today proudly commemorated Juneteenth by joining community leaders and residents at the annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) today proudly announced a landmark $10M capital budget investment of the Euclid Ave. business district in East Cleveland. Rep. Brent presented the East City Council a ceremonial check, at the June 16th East Cleveland City Council Meeting.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) made a statement following the passage of Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 10 on the House floor. SJR 10 passed with a 60-34 vote.

COLUMBUS - State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) this week voted to pass Senate Bill (SB) 450, the $3.7 Billion Capital Budget Bill. The bill allocates nearly $4B for the maintenance, renovation, and construction of state-owned infrastructure, including colleges, school districts, and other community projects. Senate Bill 450 passed with a (93-2) vote.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) today made a statement following the passage of Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 10 in the House General Government Committee. House Republicans tabled every amendment proposed in committee meant to help Ohio’s Voters.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) today made a statement following the unanimous passage of House Bill (HB) 664 in the House Agriculture Committee.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) condemned the Republican-led effort to rapidly advance House Joint Resolution (HJR) 9, which proposes a Voter ID Constitutional Amendment for the November 2026 ballot, after significant opposition shown in the House General Government Committee hearing.

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) today proudly announced the passage of House Bill (HB) 644 from the Ohio House. HB 644 is a piece of landmark legislation aimed at increasing college readiness and affordability for Ohio students.