Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (born August 31, 1973) is an American businesswoman and politician who is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 129th district.
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| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 129th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Cox |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 31, 1973 New York City |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Felix Freytiz III[1] |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Reading, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater | |
| Website | Official website |
Background
editCepeda-Freytiz was born on August 31, 1973, in New York City to Ana and Luis Cepeda. She attended school in the Dominican Republic from ages 9 to 14, before graduating from Mother Cabrini High School.[1] She studied French at the State University of New York at New Paltz, receiving a Bachelors of Arts. Later, she acquired a Master of Science in Education degree from Long Island University.[2] She moved to Reading, Pennsylvania, in 2007 and opened "Mi Casa Su Casa Café" in downtown Reading, after previously living in Washington Heights, Manhattan.[3]
Political career
editPrior to her election to the Pennsylvania General Assembly she served on the Reading City Council, and as its president from July 2022 until December 2022.[4] She announced her reelection candidacy on January 25, 2024.
Cepeda currently serves on the committees below:
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Commerce
Subcommittee on Housing Finance
Subcommittee on Local Business
Finance
Gaming Oversight
Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development
Subcommittee on Travel Promotion, History and Heritage
References
edit- ^ a b F. "City Council President". Archived from the original on 2023-01-04. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
- ^ "Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Biography". Pahouse.com. 2022-11-08. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
- ^ Terruso, Julia. “Sanders Is Surging with Latinos. but Bloomberg Might Have Hidden Appeal in Pa..” https://www.inquirer.com. The Philadelphia Inquirer, July 22, 2020. https://www.inquirer.com/news/bernie-sanders-latinos-michael-bloomberg-nevada-lehigh-valley-pennsyvlania-primary-20200224.html.
- ^ "Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Biography". Pahouse.com. 2022-11-08. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
External links
edit- https://johannycepeda-freytizforpa.com/ Official Campaign Website
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