+ − Contact Information
Phone: (614) 466-4857
Office Address:
Senate Building
1 Capitol Square, Ground Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
+ − Biography
State Representative Sandra Williams (D-Cleveland) of the 11th District is proudly serving her fourth term in the Ohio House for her constituents in Cleveland.
The Cleveland native received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Cleveland State University. She then earned a master’s degree in criminal justice administration from Tiffin University.
Before starting her career in the Statehouse, Rep. Williams worked in the field of criminal justice for more than a decade. She worked in several different positions, including as a corrections officer, probation officer, parole officer and mediator. Rep. Williams also served our country as a member of the United States Army Reserve from 1987 to 1995.
Rep. Williams then moved to the Statehouse as a legislative aide. Her five years in that role gave her unique insight and exceptional credentials to help her earn the trust and respect of voters when they elected her in 2006, 2008, and 2010.
Rep. Williams serves as a member of the Economic Development and Regulatory Reform Committee, and is a ranking member of the Public Utilities Committee, and Manufacturing and Workforce Development Committee. In addition, she sits on the Ohio Power Siting Board.
She was also appointed to the Minority Development and Financing Advisory Board. Rep. Williams is also a member of the Federated Democratic Women of Ohio, the National Council of Negro Women, the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and the Black Women’s Political Action Committee.