Yvette McGee Brown appointed to Ohio's highest court
December 13, 2010
Ohio: Yvette McGee Brown will become the newest justice on the Ohio Supreme Court. She was appointed by Governor Ted Strickland to fill the vacancy that will be created when Maureen O'Connor becomes Chief Justice on the court.[1]
Of the appointment, Governor Strickland said, “Yvette is one of the most remarkable public servants I know. Throughout her life, from a humble upbringing to a distinguished career serving others, Yvette has embodied the highest levels of personal integrity and an exceptional intellectual capacity. Her diversity of experience, work as a former judge, and advocacy for the welfare of Ohio families will add a unique perspective and balanced decision-making to Ohio’s Supreme Court.”[1]
McGee Brown has most recently served as the founding president of the Center for Child and Family Advocacy. She stepped down from that position to run for Lieutenant Governor in 2010. Prior to that, she served as a judge on the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas.[1]
When McGee Brown joins the court, she will be the first African American women to have ever served. Also, she will be the lone Democrat on the seven member body. About becoming a member, McGee Brown said, "I know most of the justices so I am confident there will be a collegial environment to work in. I'm going to bring a unique perspective to the court, not just as a Democrat, but as someone with domestic-relations and juvenile-court experience and experience in the private sector."[2]
The term she was appointed to expires in 2014, but McGee Brown must run for the seat in the 2012 general election to continue serving. She has already announced her intention to do so, and if successful, to run for re-election in 2014.[2]
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