Paula Brooks (politician)
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Paula Brooks is currently serving her second term on the Franklin County
Board of Commissioners. She is a member of the Democratic Party. In 2010, Brooks ran unsuccessfully for United States Representative in Ohio's 12th congressional district
.
. Her father was a Navy veteran and her mother was a nurse. Brooks worked as a hairdresser
while attending Youngstown State University
, and subsequently attended Capital University Law School
while working as an investigator at the office of Ohio Attorney General
Bill Brown
.
After earning her law degree, Brooks worked for the State of Ohio
as Chief Counsel for the Ohio Department of Liquor, and later as the Assistant Director of the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, the state's largest department. She then worked for several years in private practice with a focus on health care and employment law.
Brooks has served as a Franklin County Commissioner since 2005.
and Libertarian nominee Travis M. Irvine in Ohio's 12th Congressional District
. Brooks garnered 40.98% of the final vote to Tiberi's 55.79%, while Irvine captured 3.24%.
Franklin County, Ohio
Franklin County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. In 2010 the population was 1,163,414, making it the second largest county in Ohio and the 34th largest county in population in the United States. Franklin County is also the largest in the eight-county Columbus, Ohio...
Board of Commissioners. She is a member of the Democratic Party. In 2010, Brooks ran unsuccessfully for United States Representative in Ohio's 12th congressional district
Ohio's 12th congressional district
Ohio's 12th congressional district is currently represented by Republican Representative Patrick J. Tiberi. This district includes the heavily African-American part of Ohio's capital city, Columbus, Ohio along with its northern suburbs, including Westerville, Ohio.Historically it has been a safe...
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Early life, education and career
Brooks was born and raised in East Liverpool, OhioEast Liverpool, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,089 people, 5,261 households, and 3,424 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,010.3 people per square mile . There were 5,743 housing units at an average density of 1,320.8 per square mile...
. Her father was a Navy veteran and her mother was a nurse. Brooks worked as a hairdresser
Hairdresser
Hairdresser is a term referring to anyone whose occupation is to cut or style hair in order to change or maintain a person's image. This is achieved using a combination of hair coloring, haircutting, and hair texturing techniques...
while attending Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University
Youngstown State University, founded in 1908, is an urban research university located in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. As of fall 2010, there were 15,194 students and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. It is recognized as being one of the premier schools in the country, comparable to Ivy League...
, and subsequently attended Capital University Law School
Capital University Law School
Capital University Law School is an ABA-accredited private law school located in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The law school is affiliated with Capital University, the oldest and largest independent college in Central Ohio...
while working as an investigator at the office of Ohio Attorney General
Ohio Attorney General
The Ohio Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Ohio in the United States. The office is filled by general election, held every four years. The Ohio Attorney General is Mike DeWine.-History:...
Bill Brown
William J. Brown
William J. Brown was an American lawyer, and was elected Ohio Attorney General in 1970 and served until leaving office in January 1983.Brown was from Mahoning County, Ohio. He remained active in Ohio politics through the 1990s. Brown's tenure in office is one of the longest on record for the Ohio...
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After earning her law degree, Brooks worked for the State of Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
as Chief Counsel for the Ohio Department of Liquor, and later as the Assistant Director of the Ohio Department of Administrative Services, the state's largest department. She then worked for several years in private practice with a focus on health care and employment law.
Brooks has served as a Franklin County Commissioner since 2005.
2010 U.S. Congressional campaign
Brooks ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was the Party's candidate in the general election. She ran against Republican incumbent Pat TiberiPat Tiberi
Patrick Joseph "Pat" Tiberi is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2001. He is a member of the Republican Party...
and Libertarian nominee Travis M. Irvine in Ohio's 12th Congressional District
Ohio's 12th congressional district
Ohio's 12th congressional district is currently represented by Republican Representative Patrick J. Tiberi. This district includes the heavily African-American part of Ohio's capital city, Columbus, Ohio along with its northern suburbs, including Westerville, Ohio.Historically it has been a safe...
. Brooks garnered 40.98% of the final vote to Tiberi's 55.79%, while Irvine captured 3.24%.
External links
- Franklin County Board of Commissioners
- Paula Brooks for U.S. Congress official campaign site
- Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets.org