Janeese Lewis George
Janeese Lewis George | |
|---|---|
George in 2019 | |
| Member of the Council of the District of Columbia from Ward 4 | |
| Assumed office January 2, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Brandon Todd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 30, 1988 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Socialists of America |
| Spouse |
Kyle George (m. 2019) |
| Education | St. John's University (BA) Howard University (JD) |
| Website | Official website |
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Janeese Lewis George (born April 30, 1988) is an American lawyer, politician, and activist in Washington, D.C. She is the Member of the Council of the District of Columbia from Ward 4. George is a member of the Democratic Party.
Elected in November 2020, George became the first self-described democratic socialist to serve as a member of the Council since Hilda Mason was defeated for re-election in 1998. George is running for mayor of the District of Columbia in the 2026 election.