#24: Rep. Munira Abdullahi on Her Statehouse Experience, Ohio Politics, Community & Columbus' Growth

Munira Yasin Abdullahi is the representative for Ohio House District 9, which encompasses some of the more northern parts of Columbus. She’s the first Muslim woman to serve in the state house and one of the first two Somali American representatives in the state. In this episode we talk Ohio politics, her journey into public office, and much more. 0:00: Intro0:35 Who is Munira Abdullahi?4:10 Impact of Munira’s family on her life 6:18 Early years in Columbus, seeing inequities 10:31 After college 12:18 Deciding to run for office 17:02 Since taking office 19:27 Special interest in Ohio politics 22:08 Munira’s biggest issues she’s focusing on 25:49 Ohio House District 928:27 Concerns for Ohio’s future31:48 Advice for those feeling disenfranchised33:23 Excitement and concerns for the future of Columbus39:29 Favorite places to eat, drink, hangout in Columbus40:53 Closing thoughts Welcome to the Columbus Chronicle! This is a podcast dedicated to Columbus and central Ohio. Join host Connor Dunwoodie and meet the people, learn the places, and hear the stories from the people who make this city what it is.