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As a young suburban mother in the 1960s, Jo Ann Davidson wanted to make a difference in her community. In a time when very few women were running for office, she challenged the status quo and ran for city council. Even though she lost her first election, this was the start of a remarkable career in public service that eventually led her to the Ohio House of Representatives. Sixty years later, Jo Ann is helping other women find their strength to lead.
Hear more from Representative Jo Ann Davidson on this episode of "In the Arena."
Previous Guests:
- Dow Constantine, Executive of King County, Wash.
- Harry LaRosiliere, Mayor of Plano, Texas
- Rebecca Rhynhart, City Controller of Philadelphia
- Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University
- Mayors Melvin Carter of St. Paul, Minn.; Jenn Daniels of Gilbert, Ariz.; Jacob Frey of Minneapolis and Francis Suarez of Miami
- Chris Castro, Director of Sustainability for Orlando, Fla.
- Kim Foxx, State's Attorney for Cook County, Ill.
- Doug Burgum, Governor of N.D.
- Steve Benjamin, Mayor of Columbia, S.C.
- Kristen Cox, Executive Director of Utah Office of Management and Budget
- Acquanetta Warren, Mayor of Fontana, Calif.
- Greg Fischer, Mayor of Louisville, Ky.
- Themis Klarides, Minority Leader of the Conn. House
- Eric Garcetti, Mayor of Los Angeles, Calif.
