Janeese Lewis George | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) | |
| Member of the Council of the District of Columbia from Ward 4 | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Brandon Todd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 30, 1988 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | St. John's University (BA) Howard University (JD) |
| Website | Official website |
Janeese Lewis George (born April 30, 1988) is an American lawyer, politician, and activist in Washington, D.C. She is the Member of the Council of the District of Columbia from Ward 4.[1] George is a member of the Democratic Party.[2]
Elected in November 2020, George became the first self-described democratic socialist to serve as a member of the Council since Hilda Mason was defeated for re-election in 1998.[3][1]
- ^ a b Nirappil, Fenit (November 4, 2020). "How Christina Henderson won a D.C. Council seat: Outreach to women, moderate police views and a positive campaign". The Washington Post.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
electionresultswas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Cite error: The named reference
nyt200604was invoked but never defined (see the help page).