South Cuyahoga News

Rep. Shontel Brown, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Ohio's 11th district since 2021, recently shared her views on several policy decisions via social media. Brown, who succeeded Marcia Fudge and previously served on the Cuyahoga County Council, expressed concerns about recent federal actions.

On January 23, 2025, Rep. Brown criticized an Executive Order by President Trump that overturned longstanding federal policies aimed at expanding opportunities for minorities and women. She highlighted that these anti-discrimination policies were initially enacted by President Johnson in 1965. "President Trump has issued an Executive Order overturning decades of federal policy dedicated to expanding opportunities for minorities and women, including anti-discrimination policies enacted by President Johnson in 1965."

Later that day, Rep. Brown commented on the administration's stance regarding drug prices. She accused the president of prioritizing profits for pharmaceutical companies over reducing drug costs for working people. "Because he would rather raise profits for drug companies than lower drug prices for working people."

On January 24, 2025, Rep. Brown addressed Republican budget plans involving significant cuts to healthcare and education to fund tax reductions. She argued that such measures would increase financial burdens on Americans while benefiting the wealthy, a proposal she firmly opposed."How are Republicans planning to pay for tax cuts? Their budget plan includes trillions in cuts to health care, education, and more."