Rita Darrow
Rita Darrow
Rita Darrow is an American politician from Summit County, Ohio. She is the President of the Summit County Council and represents District 1. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Early life and career
Darrow has lived in Summit County for more than 20 years.[1] She resides in Macedonia, Ohio, and is active in her parish, Our Lady of Guadalupe.[1] Her professional background includes work as an office manager in property management and as a freight broker in transportation.[1]
Political career
Macedonia City Council (2012–2015)
Darrow served on the Macedonia City Council from 2012 to 2015 and was Council President in 2015.[1] During her tenure, the council passed over 300 legislative items, more than 90% unanimously.[2] She supported debt reduction, lower tax rates, and helped secure over $200 million in infrastructure and development funding.[1]
Summit County Council (2020–present)
In 2020, Darrow was elected to represent District 1 on the Summit County Council.[1] District 1 includes the cities of Macedonia and Twinsburg; the villages of Northfield, Peninsula, Reminderville, Richfield; and the townships of Boston, Northfield Center, Richfield, Sagamore Hills, and Twinsburg.[1]
On February 12, 2024, she was selected by fellow council members as Council President, replacing Veronica Sims, who joined the Ohio House of Representatives.[3]
In January 2025, Darrow was re-elected by council to serve as President for the legislative term, with Erin Dickinson as Vice President.[4]
Elections
2024 Summit County Council, District 1
In the November 5, 2024 general election, Darrow was re-elected to Summit County Council District 1.[5]
- Rita Darrow (D): 20,972 votes (56.5%)
- Yulia Gray (R): 16,136 votes (43.5%)
She was profiled in local voter guides during the campaign, which highlighted her positions on housing, infrastructure, and economic development.[6][7]
2022 Ohio House of Representatives, District 31
In 2022, Darrow ran for the Ohio House of Representatives (District 31) against incumbent Bill Roemer.[8]
- Bill Roemer (R): 28,948 votes (52.1%)
- Rita Darrow (D): 26,643 votes (47.9%)
Political positions
Darrow emphasizes bipartisan collaboration, infrastructure investment, housing stability, and fiscal accountability.[9] She has advocated for regional job growth, first responder support, and protection of green spaces.[10]
Community involvement
She is active in the Federated Democratic Women of Summit County, serving as Third Vice President.[11]
Personal life
Darrow lives in Macedonia, Ohio, with her partner David and has two adult children.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 "Rita Darrow, Council President – District 1". Summit County Council. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Rita Darrow". Matriots Ohio. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Summit County Council picks Rita Darrow as next president". Ideastream Public Media. February 12, 2024. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Council Ledger, Vol. 53" (PDF). Summit County Council. March 17, 2025. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Here are results from the Summit County candidate races". Signal Akron. November 6, 2024. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ↑ "District 1 Summit County Council: Rita Darrow vs. Yulia Gray". Signal Akron. October 8, 2024. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Summit County Council, District 1". Akron.com. October 24, 2024. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Rita Darrow". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ↑ "District 1 Summit County Council: Rita Darrow vs. Yulia Gray". Signal Akron. October 8, 2024. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Summit County Council, District 1". Akron.com. October 24, 2024. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Rita Darrow". Matriots Ohio. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
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