Statement from Congresswoman Joyce Beatty on the Passing of Dorothy Teater

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), issued the following statement on the passing of former Columbus City Council member, Dorothy Teater:

“Today, we mourn the passing of my good friend, and trailblazer of central Ohio politics, Dorothy Teater. As the first woman elected to the Franklin County Commission and the first woman to run on a major political ticket in central Ohio, she paved the way for female political leaders throughout Ohio and continued to inspire young women in our community, throughout her decades-long career.”

“Dorothy Teater was the kind of leader who didn’t just earn respect—she commanded it, with grace and grit. She was candid, grounded, and deeply committed to her community. Whether you agreed with her or not, you couldn’t help but admire her strength and ambition. Even her toughest political opponents spoke of her with respect—and that says it all.”

“She will be sorely missed, but her legacy will live on forever, through Ohio’s female political leaders. My thoughts are with her family during this difficult time. ”

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