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Biography
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (born August 31, 1973) is an American businesswoman and politician who is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 129th district.
Background
Cepeda-Freytiz was born on August 31, 1973, in New York City to Ana and Luis Cepeda. She attended school in the Dominican Republic from ages 9 to 14, before graduating from Mother Cabrini High School. She studied French at the State University of New York at New Paltz, receiving a Bachelors of Arts. Later, she acquired a Master of Science in Education degree from Long Island University. She moved to Reading, Pennsylvania, in 2007 and opened "Mi Casa Su Casa Café" in downtown Reading, after previously living in Washington Heights, Manhattan.
Political career
Prior to her election to the Pennsylvania General Assembly she served on the Reading City Council, and as its president from July 2022 until December 2022. She announced her reelection candidacy on January 25, 2024.
Cepeda currently serves on the committees below:
Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Commerce
Subcommittee on Housing Finance
Subcommittee on Local Business
Finance
Gaming Oversight
Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development
Subcommittee on Travel Promotion, History and Heritage
