Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | |
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Member of the PennsylvaniaHouseofRepresentatives from the 129th district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Jim Cox |
Personal details | |
Born | New York City | August 31,1973
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Felix Freytiz III [1] |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Reading,Pennsylvania |
Alma mater | |
Website | https://johannycepeda-freytizpa.com/ |
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (born August 31, 1973) is an American businesswoman and politician who is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 129th district.
Cepeda-Freytiz was born on August 31, 1973, in New York City to Ana and Luis Cepeda. She attended school in the Dominican Republic from ages 9 to 14, before graduating from Mother Cabrini High School. [1] She studied French at the State University of New York at New Paltz, receiving a Bachelors of Arts. Later, she acquired a Master of Science in Education degree from Long Island University. [2] She moved to Reading, Pennsylvania, in 2007 and opened "Mi Casa Su Casa Café" in downtown Reading, after previously living in Washington Heights, Manhattan. [3]
Prior to her election to the Pennsylvania General Assembly she served on the Reading City Council, and as its president from July 2022 until December 2022. [4] She announced her reelection candidacy on January 25, 2024.
Cepeda currently serves on the committees below:
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Commerce
Subcommittee on Housing Finance
Subcommittee on Local Business
Finance
Gaming Oversight
Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development
Subcommittee on Travel Promotion, History and Heritage
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