South Cuyahoga News

Representative Shontel Brown took to social media on April 18, 2025, to address concerns over food safety and promote a local business event. Brown, who serves Ohio’s 11th district, often discusses local and national issues pertinent to her constituents.

At 00:26:40 UTC, Brown voiced her concern on X, formerly known as Twitter, about the implications of reduced food safety inspections. She stated, "This isn’t complicated: less food safety inspections mean more people getting sick—and more people dying. E. coli doesn’t care about budget cuts. I’ll fight these dangerous rollbacks every step of the way." Her strong opposition to potential rollbacks in food safety regulations highlights a commitment to public health.

Later, at 14:05:17 UTC, Brown invited constituents to participate in the OH‑11 Small Business Expo taking place on May 3. She emphasized the importance of the breakout sessions scheduled throughout the day, particularly noting Anthony Manny Hall's presentation on brand establishment. She encouraged registration through the provided link.

Finally, Brown commented on reports related to former President Trump's administration's plans to discontinue routine food inspections by the FDA, at 17:40:07 UTC. Her tweet read, "Reportedly the Trump Admin plans to end FDA routine food inspections. With a break-first, ask-later approach, Trump has repeatedly ignored the real-world impact of his decisions – and one thing we should definitely not break is food safety." Her statement reflects ongoing concerns about food regulatory practices.

Shontel Brown, born in Cleveland in 1975, has served in Congress since 2021, following her tenure at the Cuyahoga County Council. She resides in Warrensville Heights and is a graduate of Wilberforce University.