Jo Ella Hoye Explained

Jo Ella Hoye
Spouse:Brian
Party:Democratic
State House:Kansas
District:17th
Term Start:January 11, 2021
Birth Place:Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Education:Cornell College (BA)
University of Kansas (MPA)
Predecessor:Tom Cox

Jo Ella Hoye is an American politician serving as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 17th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 11, 2021.

Early life and education

Hoye was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and graduated from Nebraska City High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Kansas.[1]

Career

Hoye worked as a senior analyst for the Johnson County manager's office. She also served as a member and vice chair of the Lenexa Planning Commission Advisory Board.[2] She was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 11, 2021.[3] Hoye was also a representative for the Kansas chapter of Moms Demand Action, a gun control group.[4] In the House, she has advocated for stricter gun control regulations, including an amendment that would repeal permitless concealed carry in Kansas.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jo Ella Hoye. 2021-07-08. Run For Something.
  2. Web site: Planning Commission. 2021-07-08. www.lenexa.com. en-US.
  3. Web site: Jo Ella Hoye. 2021-07-08. Ballotpedia. en.
  4. Web site: 2018-03-05. Kansas Senate committee passes domestic abuser gun law. 2021-07-08. AP NEWS. en.
  5. Web site: 2021-04-29. Kansas bill to recognize other states' gun permits advances. 2021-07-08. AP NEWS. en.