Usha Reddi
Usha L. Reddi (born 1966)[2] is an American politician and educator who is a Democratic member of the Kansas Senate for the 22nd district.[3] She has also served as a city commissioner and mayor for the city of Manhattan, Kansas from 2013 to 2023.
Usha Reddi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 22nd district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Hawk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Usha Reddi Rajahmundry, India |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Brian Niehoff[1] |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Manhattan, Kansas, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Kansas State University |
| Profession | Educator (retired) |
Following Senator Tom Hawk's resignation, Reddi was elected to the Kansas Senate by the Democratic precinct chairs in the district. She was chosen over Riley County Democratic Party Chair Katie Allen by a vote of 23 to 19.[4][5]
Reddi holds two bachelor's degrees in psychology and elementary education, and a master's degree in educational leadership, all from Kansas State University. She moved to Manhattan in 1992.[6]
Committee membership
- Transportation[7]
- Assessment and Taxation
- Joint Committee on State Building Construction
References
- "Senator Usha Reddi". Legislators. 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- Staff Writer (2023-01-17). "Triumph of Spirit: Immigrant From Rajahmundry and a Rape Victim Usha Reddi Begins Tenure as Kansas State Senator". American Kahani. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- "Usha Reddi: Meet the Indian American who has become senator of Kansas". Hindustan Times. 2023-01-13. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- Seaton, Ned (2022-12-23). "Reddi, Allen to contend for Hawk's Senate seat". The Mercury. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- "UPDATED: Reddi wins Senate seat to replace Hawk | Sunflower State Journal". sunflowerstatejournal.com. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- "Indian-American Usha Reddi becomes Senator in Kansas state of US". The Economic Times. 2023-01-13. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- "Senator Usha Reddi | Legislators | Kansas State Legislature". www.kslegislature.org. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
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