Early life and education
Growing up, John was encouraged to participate in politics by her family while attending Plymouth High School. After graduating, she enrolled in an associate's program atCareer
After earning her MBA, John began working as an underwriter at Shelby Insurance Company and as the executive director of the Shelby Senior Center. She was then elected mayor of Shelby, Ohio after defeating Cohen Lewis and Bill Freytag in the general election with 1,120 votes. During her first term as mayor, John said she would prioritize improving communications within the administration and between the city and community. She was re-elected for a second term in 2011 before resigning in 2014 to accept her election as Richland County commissioner. Prior to her resignation, she was the recipient of the Elected Official of the Year Award by the Area Agency on Aging. During her tenure as Richland County commissioner, John helped establish a "rainy day" fund, stabilized carryover funds, and create a five-year capital improvements plan. Before her term as commissioner expired, John was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives on November 3, 2020, after defeating Sam Grady. She assumed office on January 4, 2021.Personal life
John and her husband Kevin have two children together and attend Crossroads Community Church. While living in Miami County, she taught yoga at a fitness studio for four years.References
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