LGBTQ+ elected officials get sworn in all over Ohio

With the start of the new year comes the start of new terms for over 20 out LGBTQ+ Ohioans who will be serving their local communities. Check out these inspiring images of swearing in ceremonies all over the state!

(We we will add to this post as more of our LGBTQ+ siblings get sworn in over the next few weeks.)

Rebecca Maurer, Cleveland City Council

It is the honor of my lifetime to be sworn in to Cleveland City Council this evening.

Thank you to each and every person who supported my journey to get this moment.

Let's get to work! pic.twitter.com/5xoyr2xqxO

— Rebecca Maurer (@rebecca__maurer) January 4, 2022

Ross Widenor, Munroe Falls City Council

Shannon Hardin, Columbus City Council President

Kerry McCormack, Cleveland City Council

Here we go! @CleCityCouncil virtual swearing in ceremony from home. Thank you to the people of Ward 3 for asking me back for the next four years. Let’s get to work! pic.twitter.com/yGUn2BBAxN

— Kerry McCormack (@KerryMcCormack1) January 4, 2022