MANSFIELD — Venitia Shoulders has been elected to serve a full, four-year term on the Richland County Board of Elections, according to a press release from the Richland County Democratic Party.
The decision was made in a special public meeting of the Richland County Democratic Executive and Central Committees on Thursday, Jan. 2. Shoulders is the first vice chair and has served on the board for the last two years. She will complete the term vacated by Jonathon C. Elgin.
Amy Yockey nominated Shoulders to the position and no nominations from any other candidates were presented to the members. Shoulders was then unanimously elected as a Member of the Richland County Board of Elections for the term commencing March 1.
Shoulders, who is a graduate of Ashland University, has professional experience which includes extensive work as a Labor Consultant in the OEA, as well as having taught in the Mansfield City School District.
She has served in various capacities in other organizations including as a Board Member and President of Heritage Trails Girl Scout Council, Secretary of Mansfield Schools Employees Association, and as a National Trainer for the National Education Association Staff and Leaders in state affiliates.
Party Chair Larry Weirich congratulated Venita Shoulders, telling the 60 Democratic Members at the meeting, “We are fortunate to have someone with Venita’s vast experience and knowledge to represent us on the Richland County Board of Elections.”