Stephanie Summerow Dumas Explained

Stephanie Summerow Dumas
Office:Hamilton County Commissioner
Term Start:January 3, 2019
Alongside:Denise Driehaus and Alicia Reece
Preceded:Chris Monzel
Office2:Mayor of Forest Park
Term Start2:January 1, 1999
Term End2:December 31, 2005
Office3:Vice Mayor of Forest Park
Term Start3:January 1, 1993
Term End3:December 31, 1999
Office4:Village Manager
Term Start4:January 5, 2011
Term End4:December 31, 2015
Birth Date:6 May 1955
Birth Place:Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Residence:Forest Park and Blue Ash, Ohio U.S.
Alma Mater:University of Cincinnati
Occupation:Politician

Stephanie Summerow Dumas (born May 6, 1955) is a Democratic politician, currently serving as a Commissioner of Hamilton County, Ohio.[1] She is the first African American woman elected to the position of County Commissioner in Ohio history.[2] She previously has served as both vice-mayor (1993-1999) and mayor (1999-2005) of Forest Park, Ohio. She also served as the Village Manager of Lincoln Heights, Ohio (2011-2015). [3]

In 2018, Summerow Dumas was elected as Hamilton County Commissioner, replacing her opponent Chris Monzel. Her term in office began January 3, 2019.[4] She was re-elected in 2022 with 45.2% of the vote, defeating Republican Matthew Paul O'Neill and Independent candidate Christopher Smitherman. [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hamilton County voters elect first African American woman as commissioner.. Seitz. Amanda. November 22, 2016. WCPO-TV. December 17, 2016.
  2. Web site: 2019-01-08 . Stephanie Summerow Dumas Sworn In As Hamilton County Commissioner . 2024-10-11 . WVXU . en.
  3. Web site: Commissioner Summerow Dumas . 2024-10-11 . www.hamiltoncountyohio.gov . en-US.
  4. Web site: Hamilton County Official Election Results . Hamilton County Board of Elections . November 22, 2016 . April 26, 2017.
  5. Web site: General Election 11-08-2022 Official Results . 2024-10-11 . Hamilton County Board of Elections.