Biography

Cindy Abrams is a Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing the 29th District, which includes portions of western Hamilton County. She was appointed to the House in October 2019, succeeding Louis W. Blessing III, and has been re-elected in subsequent elections. Prior to her legislative service, Abrams served as a police officer for the City of Cincinnati and as a city councilwoman for the City of Harrison. She holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University and is a graduate of the Public Leadership Academy at The Ohio State University.

Education and Political Experience

• Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University
  • Graduate of the Public Leadership Academy at The Ohio State University

• Political Experience:

  • Appointed to the Ohio House of Representatives, 29th District, in October 2019
  • Re-elected in 2020 and 2024
  • Chair of the House Public Safety Committee
  • Member of the Commerce and Labor, Finance, and Local Government committees
  • Served as a City Councilwoman for the City of Harrison
  • Police Officer for the City of Cincinnati

In her legislative role, Abrams has been recognized with the Legislator of the Year award from the Ohio Fraternal Order of Police in 2022 and from the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association in 2023. She has also been active in community organizations, serving on the boards of the Hamilton County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency, Hamilton County Municipal League, and SHELeads.