Candidate for
Council Member; City of Cincinnati

Laketa Cole, is a 27 year old native Cincinnatian, who currently resides in Bond Hill. She is a graduate of Cincinnati Public School and a 1995 graduate of Wittenberg University where she received her B.A. degree in Political Science. She is currently attending the University of Cincinnati taking classes toward her Masters in Public Administration.

Laketa is a seasoned professional with a demonstrated track record. A creative, dedicated, civic leader with exceptional accomplishments in analyzing people problems, with excellent management skills. Able to develop innovative solutions with a special ability to relate to grass root issues and energize others to empower themselves. Exceptional organization and strong interpersonal skills with a leadership by example style that brings out the best in people.

Her professional experience includes working as the Chief of Staff for Councilmember Paul M. Booth, Legislative Assistant to former Mayor and Council member Dwight Tillery. She worked for the Cincinnati Public Schools at Quebec Heights Elementary as a Teacher Assistant for mental and developmental handicapped children who ranged in age 5 to 12 years old. She also worked for Citizen Action as a canvasser and as an intern for former Congressman Lucien Blackwell (D-PA) in Washington, D.C.

Ms. Cole's civic involvement includes being an active member and volunteer for Bond Hill Community Council. She is the Financial Secretary of the Alumni Grassroots Leadership Academy, Secretary of the Martin Luther King, Co., and Vice-President of the Urban League Guild (an auxiliary of the Urban League). She is a member of A. Phillip Randolph, a mentor for Cincinnati Youth Collaborative Services, a member of League of Women Voters, and she is involved in a host of other organizations.

Laketa's political involvement entail being Campaign Manager for John A. Smith, candidate for State Representative H. D. 36 (2000 election), Campaign Manager for Councilman Paul M. Booth (1999 election), and Deputy Campaign Manager for former Mayor and Councilman Dwight Tillery (1 997 election). For the past 2 Y2years she has served as a precinct executive for 7-V and 2 years as the Vice President of the Hamilton County Young Democrats. Ms. Cole served on the nominating committee for 1999 School Board candidates and on the nominating committee for 2000 Hamilton County candidates. She is currently the Co-Chair for the Cincinnati Democratic Committee, as well as assisted in numerous campaigns since 1994.

Y. Laketa Cole's life experiences proves that she can be a dedicated and community minded leader who will work to be the "voice of the people." With Laketa, Citizens are #1, she will work to ensure that neighborhoods are not left behind, and that everyone receives quality city services.

Profile: A seasoned professional with a demonstrated track record. A creative, dedicated civic leader with exceptional accomplishments in analyzing people problems, with excellent management skills. Able to develop innovative solutions with a special ability to relate to grass root issues and energize others to empower themselves. Exceptional organization and strong interpersonal skills with a strong understanding of the legislative process combined with a leadership by example style that brings out the best in people.

Professional Experience:

Council member Paul M. Booth, Cincinnati, Ohio December 1998- February 2001 Chief of Staff involving legislative and administrative duties. Manage daily operation of office, i.e. budget, payroll, accounts payable and payment vouchers Assist in screening, interviewing, and hiring Assistant, interns, and Volunteers Responsible for overseeing Legislative/Administrative Assistant, interns, and Volunteers Responsible for drafting legislation, conducting research and strategy Fostering media relations and issuing press releases Researching and composing speeches Researching and solving constituents and diverse groups problems and issues Represent Councilman Booth at meetings and at public events Act as a consultant for Mr. Paul M. Booth Attend and brief Mr. Booth on Council's weekly committee meetings, which deals with a diverse group of issues from finance and health care to youth and economic development, etc. Attend, plan, and prepare agenda for Neighborhood and Public Works Committee, which Mr. Booth chair

Councilmember Dwight Tille Cincinnati, Ohio Septemberl997-December l998
-Administrative Assistant involving legislative and administrative duties.

Cincinnati Public Schools, Cincinnati, Ohio May 1996-September 1997
-Quebec Heights C.A.M.A.S. Elementary
-instructor to Mentally and Developmental Handicapped children

Burke Marketing Research, Cincinnati, Ohio August 1993-May 1996
-Phone operator-surveyor and marketing

Citizen Action, Cincinnati, Ohio August-September 1995
-Canvasser
-Lobbying, getting citizens involved
-Preparing literature, literature drop

Congressman Lucien Blackwell, (D-PA) Washington, DC August-December 1994
-Legislative Assistant
-Research, writing briefs
-Correspond with constituency

Civic Involvement: Campaign Manger for the election of Paul M. Booth Successfully managed the election of Councilman Booth Responsible for daily operations of the campaign, worked directly with a diverse group of citizens, public speaking engagements on Mr. Booth's behalf. Organized and managed adult and high school student volunteers. Responsible for marketing strategies i.e. press releases and media contacts. Responsible for canvassing 52 neighborhoods for support and yard sign placement. Responsible for research and development of speeches and answers to questions from citizens. Responsible for Candidate Questionnaires.

Campaign Manager for John A. Smith (State Representative House District 36), 2000 November Election

Deputy Campaign Manager for the redaction of Dwight Tillery
-Successfully managed the re-election of Councilman Tillery

Active volunteer and member of Bond Hill Community Council.

Alumni Financial Secretary of Grass Roots Leadership Academy, which help train and empower neighborhoods to take leadership and responsibility for their community.

Responsible for organizing two city wide meeting to educate citizens on the importance of voting and empowering themselves.

Board member and actively involved with the Three Squared Music Foundation Youth program, where I make public appearances to encourage youth to get involved in positive activities and the importance of an education and saying no to drugs.

Secretary and member of the Martin Luther King Coalition

Vice President and member of the Urban League Guild, which is an auxiliary of the Urban League.

Member of A. Philip Randolph

Member of League of Women Voters

Secretary and Board member of Citizens for Public Education

Member of nominating committee for School Board candidates 1999 November election.

Member of nominating committee for Hamilton County Commissioners 2000 November election.

Member of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators

Cincinnati Youth Collaborative- Mentor

Education: University of Cincinnati Graduate studies toward M.P.A., Present

Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio B.A. Political Science, June 1995

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