Juanita O. Brent News

COLUMBUS - State Representative Juanita O. Brent (D-Cleveland) released the following statement regarding her NO vote on the Senate amendments to House Bill 519, legislation that temporarily suspends the state gas tax for 90 days, appropriates $726 million for retailer reimbursements, and establishes a gas-station payment program with minimal enforcement authority:

COLUMBUS — State Reps. Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington), Juanita Brent (D- Cleveland), Ashley Bryant Bailey (D-Cincinnati), and Eric Synenberg (D-Beachwood) today called on Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose to oppose a recently finalized federal rule that could disrupt the delivery of absentee ballots through the United States Postal Service ahead of the November 3 general election.

CLEVELAND— State Rep. Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) went on her annual tour of the Cuyahoga County Fair, where she was able to engage directly with the youth and deepen her commitment to Ohio’s agricultural community. 

COLUMBUS — State Representative Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) recently returned from Salt Lake City, Utah where she participated in the 2nd Annual National Federalism Initiative Summit of States, organized by the National Federalism Initiative.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) yesterday participated in the Joint Agriculture Committee meeting at the Ohio State Fair, where members heard testimony from agricultural leaders, youth organizations, and state and federal agencies on issues impacting Ohio's agricultural industry.

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) yesterday attended the Battle of the Bacon event at the Ohio State Fair, an annual showcase highlighting Ohio's pork industry, culinary creativity, and the contributions of Ohio's agricultural producers.

COLUMBUS — State Representative Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) today attended the announcement of the NEW Cleveland Sirens, WNBA team, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

State Representative Juanita Brent (D-Cleveland) today announced that the Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) has allocated $447,000 to cover the professional, administrative, and legal fees associated with the ongoing receivership of the City of East Cleveland.

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.