Stephanie Howse

Stephanie D. Howse (born August 21, 1979) is an American politician serving as a member of the Cleveland City Council from the 7th ward. She was previously a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 2015 to 2022.

Stephanie Howse
Member of Cleveland City Council from Ward 7
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2022
Preceded by	Basheer Jones
In office August 18, 2008 – November 26, 2008
Preceded by	Fannie Lewis
Succeeded by	TJ Dow
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 11th district
In office January 3, 2015 – January 2, 2022
Preceded by	Sandra Williams
Succeeded by	Shayla Davis
Personal details
Born	(1979-08-21) August 21, 1979 (age 45)
Political party	Democratic
Relations	Annie L. Key (mother)
Residence(s)	Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Education	Florida A&M University (BS) Cleveland State University (MS)

Early life and education

Howse was raised in Cleveland, and is the daughter of former Representative Annie L. Key.^[1][2] Howse is a graduate of the Cleveland School of the Arts, where she studied vocal and instrumental music. After high school, Howse earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil and environmental engineering from Florida A&M University and a Master of Science in environmental studies from Cleveland State University.

Career

Howse briefly served as a member of the Cleveland City Council in 2008. From 2015 to 2022, she represented the 11th district of the Ohio House of Representatives.^[3] In 2021, Howse was elected to the Cleveland City Council and resigned from the House.^[4]