COLUMBUS, Ohio – Members of the Columbus Education Association (CEA), the Union representing Columbus City Schools (CCS) teachers and other education professionals, have officially endorsed candidates for the November 2025 General Election. These endorsements are the culmination of an extensive democratic internal process which begins with CEA members conducting screening questionnaires and in-person interviews. Recommended endorsements are then approved by a vote of the elected CEA Board of Governors and the elected CEA Legislative Assembly.
For Columbus City Schools Board of Education, CEA endorses Patrick Katzenmeyer, Janeece Keyes, and Dr. Antoinette Miranda. In the other major contested race, Columbus City Council District 7, CEA endorses Jesse Vogel.
“We are proud to endorse candidates who have demonstrated that they are willing to stand up for our students, our community, public education, and working families in Columbus” said John Coneglio, CEA President. “We thank all of the candidates who participated in our endorsement process and strongly believe that as educators, we have made the best possible recommendations for the future of Columbus City Schools and our city.”
Full list of CEA endorsements:
- CCS Board of Education: Patrick Katzenmeyer, Janeece Keyes, Dr. Antoinette Miranda
- City Auditor: No position
- City Attorney: No position
- Judge, Franklin County Municipal Court: Jodi Thomas
- Judge, Franklin County Municipal Court: Jessica D’Varga
- Judge, Franklin County Municipal Court: Ajmeri Hoque
- City Council, District 1: Chris Wyche
- City Council, District 3: Rob Dorans
- City Council, District 4: No position
- City Council, District 7: Jesse Vogel
- Pickerington Local School District Board of Education: Brooke LaGrasso
Endorsed issues:
- #1 Franklin County ADAMH – Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal and Increase)
- #2 Franklin County – Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal)
- #5 City of Columbus – Proposed Bond Issue Safety, Health, and Infrastructure
- #6 City of Columbus – Proposed Bond Issue Recreation and Parks
- #7 City of Columbus – Proposed Bond Issue Public Service
- #8 City of Columbus – Proposed Bond Issue Neighborhood Development
- #9 City of Columbus – Proposed Bond Issue Public Utilities
- Jonathan Alder LSD – Proposed Bond Issue School Construction and Improvements
- Olentangy LSD – Proposed Bond Issue
- #39 Westerville CSD – Proposed Income Tax Current Expenses
The Columbus Education Association is the Union representing over 4,500 teachers, librarians, nurses, counselors, psychologists, and other education professionals in Columbus City Schools. The Columbus Education Association is a proud affiliate of the Ohio Education Association and the National Education Association.
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