Michael Stinziano | |
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Member of Columbus City Council | |
Assumed office January 4, 2016 |
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Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 18th district |
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In office January 3, 2011 – January 1, 2016 |
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Preceded by | Dan Stewart |
Succeeded by | Kristin Boggs |
Personal details | |
Born |
Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
November 23, 1979
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
Alma mater | The Ohio State University, George Washington University, University of Richmond |
Profession | Attorney |
Religion | Catholic |
Michael Stinziano (born November 23, 1979) is an at-large Democratic member of the Columbus City Council serving the entire City of Columbus. He took office on January 4, 2016. Stinziano previously served in the Ohio House of Representatives representing Ohio’s 18th District from 2013-2016 and, before redistricting in the 2012 election, served as the representative for Ohio's 25th district from 2011-2013.
Michael Stinziano was born November 23, 1979, at Mount Carmel West Hospital in Franklinton and grew up on King Avenue in the Short North and University District communities. He developed a strong understanding of public service from his father, Mike Stinziano, who served 22 years in the Ohio General Assembly. Following his graduation from high school in Columbus, Stinziano earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Richmond and master’s degree in public administration from George Washington University. After returning to Columbus, Michael graduated from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and became an attorney.
Stinziano most recently served as State Representative for the 18th house district, representing Columbus communities of Bexley, Franklinton, German Village, Grandview Heights, the Hilltop, Olde Towne East, Ohio State University and Italian Village. His prior experience includes work as the Director of the Franklin County Board of Elections; as an assistant to the general counsel for Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner; as a law clerk for the Ohio House Democratic Caucus; as a legal extern for the Supreme Court of Ohio; as a research assistant for two members of the British Parliament; and as a congressional intern in Washington.