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Cook County Board Of Commissioners
The Cook County Board of Commissioners is a legislative body made up of 17 commissioners who are elected by district, and a president who is elected county-wide, all for four-year terms. Cook County, which includes the City of Chicago, is the United States' second-largest county with a population of 5.2 million residents. The county board sets policy and laws for the county regarding property, public health services, public safety, and maintenance of county highways. It is presided over by its president, currently Toni Preckwinkle. The commissioners, president, and county clerk (who serves as clerk of the board), hold the same offices ''ex officio'' on the separate governmental taxing body, the Cook County Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners. History Until 1870, Cook County had been governed under the "township supervisor" system, under which each Chicago ward elected a supervisor, and each township elected one or more as well depending on population, creating a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toni Preckwinkle
Toni Lynn Preckwinkle (née Reed; born March 17, 1947) is an American politician and the current County Board President in Cook County, Illinois, United States. She was first elected as President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, the executive branch of Cook County government, in November 2010 and became the first woman elected to this position. Preckwinkle previously served as a five-term alderman in the Chicago City Council, representing Chicago's 4th ward. During her tenure, she emerged as the council's prominent defender of affordable housing. She was also the runner-up in the 2019 election for Mayor of Chicago. Among other issues, she is known for championing the controversial sweetened beverage tax, sponsorship of living wage ordinances, concerns about the costs and benefits of the city's Olympic bid, and her strong stance against police brutality and excessive force. Early life, education, and career Preckwinkle was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and attended ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 Cook County, Illinois Elections
The Cook County, Illinois, general election was held on November 8, 1994. Primaries were held March 15, 1994. Elections were held for Assessor, Clerk, Sheriff, Treasurer, President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, all 17 seats of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, both seats of the Cook County Board of Appeals, seats on the Water Reclamation District Board, and judgeships in the Circuit Court of Cook County. The Democratic Party performed well, winning a full sweep of all countywide offices, and 11 out of 17 seats on the Cook County Board of Commissioners. This came despite 1994 having been a strong Republican election cycle nationally, including in Illinois’ statewide elections (with the national election cycle being dubbed the “Republican Revolution”). Election information 1994 was a midterm election year in the United States. The primaries and general elections for Cook County races coincided with those for congressional elections and those for st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cook County Board Of Commissioners 7th District
Cook County Board of Commissioners 7th district is a electoral district for the Cook County Board of Commissioners. The district was established in 1994, when the board transitioned from holding elections in individual districts, as opposed to the previous practice of holding a set of two at-large elections (one for ten seats from the city of Chicago and another for seven seats from suburban Cook County). Geography 1994 boundaries When the district was first established, the district represented parts of the southwest side of Chicago, as well as the cities of Cicero and Stickney, Illinois. 2001 redistricting New boundaries were adopted in August 2001, with redistricting taking place following the 2000 United States Census. The district included part of the southwest side of Chicago, as well as part of the city of Cicero. In regards to townships and equivalent jurisdictions, the district's redistricted boundaries included portions of the city of Chicago and portions of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynwood, Illinois
Lynwood is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States and a suburb of Chicago. The population was 9,116 at the 2020 census. Lynwood was founded in 1959. The village is bordered by Lansing to the north, Glenwood to the west, Ford Heights and Sauk Village to the south, and Munster and Dyer, Indiana, to the east. The Indiana state line borders the entire eastern edge of Lynwood. Lynwood is currently a mix of suburban neighborhoods with a substantial amount of remaining farmland. Geography Lynwood is located at (41.526351, -87.548194). According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Lynwood has a total area of , of which (or 98.47%) is land and (or 1.53%) is water. Surrounding areas : Lansing : Glenwood Munster : Glenwood Munster / Dyer : Ford Heights Sauk Village : Sauk Village Demographics As of the 2020 census there were 9,116 people, 3,052 households, and 2,253 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 3,624 housing un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donna Miller
Donnna Miller (''née'' Black; born September 7, 1965) is a politician currently serving as a Cook County commissioner, representing the board's 6th district. Early life and career Miller was born "Donna Lynne Black" on September 7, 1965. She spent most of her youth living in Chicago. Miller attended Odgen Elementrary in Chicago. Miller graduated from Lane Technical High School in 1983. She graduated from Howard University in 1987 with a bachelor degree in business administration. She later took graduate business courses at Pepperdine University in 1992. In the fall of 2001, Miller married David E. Miller at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Chicago. She adopted his surname. Miller worked as a health care consultant, and account specialist. She has decades of experience in the biotech pharmaceutical healthcare industry. Miller served on the board of Planned Parenthood Illinois beginning in 2012, serving as its board chair in 2017 and 2018. She was also a board member of Planned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cook County Board Of Commissioners 6th District
Cook County Board of Commissioners 6th district is a single-member electoral district for the Cook County Board of Commissioners. It is currently represented by Donna Miller, a Democrat. History The district was established in 1994, when the board transitioned from holding elections in individual districts, as opposed to the previous practice of having two multi-member districts districts: one for ten members from the city of Chicago and another for seven members from suburban Cook County. Geography Throughout its existence, the district has represented areas of Chicago Southland. 1994 boundaries When the district was first established, it represented parts of the southern suburbs of Cook County. 2001 redistricting New boundaries were adopted in August 2001, with redistricting taking place following the 2000 United States Census. In regards to townships, the district's redistricted boundaries included portions of the Bloom, Bremen, Lyons, Palos, Rich, Thornton, and Worth to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cook County Board Of Commissioners 5th District
Cook County Board of Commissioners 5th district is a single-member electoral district for the Cook County Board of Commissioners. It is currently represented by Monica Gordon, a Democrat. History The district was established in 1994, when the board transitioned from holding elections in individual districts, as opposed to the previous practice of having two multi-member districts districts: one for ten members from the city of Chicago and another for seven members from suburban Cook County. Geography In every incarnation since its inception, the district has covered portions of the South Side of Chicago and portions of its southern suburbs. 1994 boundaries When the district was first established, the district represented parts of the South Side and Southwest Side of Chicago, as well as parts of the southern suburbs of Cook County. 2001 redistricting New boundaries were adopted in August 2001, with redistricting taking place following the 2000 United States Census. In regards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stanley Moore (politician)
Stanley Moore is a member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners who has represented the 4th district since his appointment on April 11, 2013. The 4th district covers both Chicago and its suburbs. It includes the Chicago neighborhoods of Auburn Gresham, Avalon Park, Calumet Heights, Chatham, East Side, Hegewisch, Pullman, Roseland, South Chicago, South Deering, and the suburbs of Burnham, Calumet City, Evergreen Park, and Lansing. Stanley Moore developed vital experience as an executive in government that included the oversight of major construction, transportation, and urban planning initiatives. As a Project Director with the Cook County Office of Capital Planning and Policy, he managed several construction projects and led the planning and development process on initiatives that were vital to the success of the county’s Capital Improvement Program. Mr. Moore also served as Director with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and worked to ensure that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cook County Board Of Commissioners 4th District
Cook County Board of Commissioners 4th district is a single-member electoral district for the Cook County Board of Commissioners. It is currently represented by Stanley Moore, a Democrat. History The district was established in 1994, when the board transitioned from holding elections in individual districts, as opposed to the previous practice of having two multi-member districts districts: one for ten members from the city of Chicago and another for seven members from suburban Cook County. Geography Since its inception, the district has represented parts of the South Side of Chicago and the southwest suburbs of Cook County. 1994 boundaries In its initial 1994 iteration, the district encompassed parts of the South Side of Chicago as well as the southwest suburbs of Cook County. 2001 redistricting New boundaries were adopted in August 2001, with redistricting taking place following the 2000 United States Census. In regards to townships and equivalent jurisdictions, the distri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cook County Board Of Commissioners 3rd District
Cook County Board of Commissioners 3rd district is a electoral district for the Cook County Board of Commissioners. The district was established in 1994, when the board transitioned from holding elections in individual districts, as opposed to the previous practice of holding a set of two at-large elections (one for ten seats from the city of Chicago and another for seven seats from suburban Cook County). Geography 1994 boundaries When the district was first established, it covered parts of the South Side of Chicago and southwest suburbs of Cook County. 2001 redistricting New boundaries were adopted in August 2001, with redistricting taking place following the 2000 United States Census. In regards to townships and equivalent jurisdictions, the district's redistricted boundaries included portions of the city of Chicago, as well as portions of Worth Township. 2012 redistricting The district currently, as redistricted in 2012 following the 2010 United States Census, lays entire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Deer
Dennis Deer (born August 7, 1972), is an American politician serving as the Cook County Commissioner for the 2nd district. The district contains many neighborhoods in Chicago, including portions of the Loop, Near West Side, Near South Side, North Lawndale, Englewood, and Washington Park community areas. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Early life and career Deer was born and raised in the North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. He attended Collins High School in Chicago. After high school, he left the Chicago area to attend Jackson State University and obtained his Bachelor of Science in elementary/special education and Master of Science in rehabilitation psychology. He later obtained his Ph.D. in christian psychology from Agape Theological Institute. Deer became interested in studying behavioral health after witnessing a murder at the age of 10 and suffering from PTSD. He has also earned certifications as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, forensic counsel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cook County Board Of Commissioners 2nd District
Cook County Board of Commissioners 2nd district is a single-member electoral district for the Cook County Board of Commissioners. It is currently represented by Dennis Deer, a Democrat. History The district was established in 1994, when the board transitioned from holding elections in individual districts, as opposed to the previous practice of having two multi-member districts districts: one for ten members from the city of Chicago and another for seven members from suburban Cook County. Geography 1994 boundaries When the district was first established, it represented central Chicago. 2001 redistricting New boundaries were adopted in August 2001, with redistricting taking place following the 2000 United States Census. The district continued to entirely lay within the city of Chicago. It represented parts of the central city, West Side, and South Side of the city. 2012 redistricting The district, as redistricted in 2012 following the 2010 United States Census, continued to la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
