Jawaharial Williams is a Democratic member of the

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for the 10th district. The district includes parts of the

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, East Garfield Park, Humboldt Park,

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, Near North Side, Near West Side,

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, and West Town. Williams was appointed in May 2019 to replace outgoing representative Melissa Conyears-Ervin after her election to the post of

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. Before his appointment as state representative, Williams was a laborer in the

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Department of Water Management, a member of the

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and Plumbers Local 130 UA, former president of the Young Democrats of Illinois, and a community volunteer. Williams is the step-son of Chicago Alderman

Walter Burnett Jr. Walter Burnett Jr. has served as the alderman for Chicago's 27th ward since his first election in 1995. The 27th ward includes the West Loop, Greektown, East Garfield Park, Near North Side, Old Town, West Humboldt Park, West Town, Goose Isl ...

As of July 3, 2022, Representative Williams is a member of the following Illinois House committees: * Financial Institutions Committee (HFIN) * Labor & Commerce Committee (HLBR) * Public Utilities Committee (HPUB) * Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee (HTRR) * Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee (HVES) * Utilities Subcommittee (HPUB-UTIL)

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Representative Jawaharial Williams (D)
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