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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Leon Howard is a Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 76. He was first elected to the chamber in 1994.

Howard received numerous certificates for advanced studies in Automotive/Computer Technology. He also attended the General Motors Automotive Training Center. He received his A.D. from Midlands Technical College. Howard is the President of Howard's Garage, Paint and Body Shop, and Wrecker Service. Howard is the Chair of the Board of School Commissioners for Richland County School District One.

Education

  • AD, Midlands Technical College
  • Attended, General Motors Automotive Training Center

Professional Experience

  • AD, Midlands Technical College
  • Attended, General Motors Automotive Training Center
  • President, Howard's Garage, Paint and Body Shop and Wrecker Service

Political Experience

  • AD, Midlands Technical College
  • Attended, General Motors Automotive Training Center
  • President, Howard's Garage, Paint and Body Shop and Wrecker Service
  • Representative, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 76, 1995-present
  • Candidate, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 76, 2018, 2020

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Committee to Review Candidates for the South Carolina Consumer Affairs Commission

Chair, Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • AD, Midlands Technical College
  • Attended, General Motors Automotive Training Center
  • President, Howard's Garage, Paint and Body Shop and Wrecker Service
  • Representative, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 76, 1995-present
  • Candidate, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 76, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Agency Salary Head Commission, 2006-present
  • Member, Antioch Baptist Church Board of Trustees
  • Former Chair, Board of School Commissioners, Richland County School District One
  • Member, City of Columbia Loan Review Board
  • Member, Irmo-Chapin Career Education Center Advisory Board
  • Former Member, Mayor's Task Force on Small and Minority Business
  • Member, Midlands Technical College Automotive Advisory Board
  • Member, Richland County Private Industry Council
  • Member, Ridgewood Foundation's Annual Fund Campaign Commission

Other Info

— Awards:

  • President's Award, Palmetto Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association of South Carolina, 2012
  • Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Dental Association, 2007
  • Legislator of the Year, South Carolina Podiatric Medical Association, 2017
  • Legislator of the Year, South Carolina American Physical Therapy Association, 2018

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State Bills
Speeches

Issue Position: Diversity

Jan. 1, 2018Other

Issue Position: Eduation

Jan. 1, 2018Other