Former Ohio State Rep. C.J. Prentiss remembered

COLUMBUS– Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) President Terrence Upchurch (D-Cleveland) mourns the passing of former State Representative and State Senator C.J. Prentiss, a dedicated public servant known for her diligent work ethic and strong commitment to Ohio’s underserved communities. Serving from 1991 to 1998 in the Ohio House and 1999 to 2006 in the Ohio Senate, she represented the 21st Senate District, also holding the position of Senate Minority Leader and OLBC President. Senator Prentiss was deeply involved in committees and organizations, including the OLBC Foundation, where she led efforts to address educational disparities as President.Prior to serving in the General Assembly, Prentiss was an elected member to the State Board of Education where she served a six-year term from 1985-1990. She was a member of the Reference, Rules, Joint Legislative Ethics, and Legislative Service Commission committees. Her special appointments have included the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on Financing Student Success, the OhioReads Council, the Governor’s Commission on Teaching Success, the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund and the Predicate Study Steering Committee.Prentiss was president of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus (OLBC) Foundation for four years, during which OLCB established a Minority Business Enterprise Roundtable and a Corporate Roundtable that address...