Who Represents You

 

IN SPRINGFIELD      IN COOK COUNTY    IN WASHINGTON D.C.

 

 

     New Trier Township has the good fortune to have boundaries that include three different state legislative districts, two state senatorial districts and two U.S. Congressional Districts.
     This means that we are represented by and our voices have an impact on five members of the State legislature and two members of Congress. Today, five of those seven legislators are Democrats. In 2010, NTDO volunteers will be doing everything we can to add two more excellent Democrats to represent New Trier citizens.

 

 

In Springfield

 

State Senator, 9th distr: Jeffrey M. Schoenberg

Jeff Schoenberg, a former six-term State Representative, is in his second term in the IL Senate where he is the Assistant Majority Leader. He co-chairs the Commission on Government Forecasting & Accountability, chairs the Senate Appropriations II Committee, is Vice Chair of the Appropriations III Committee, and sits on Appropriations I and the Senate Health & Human Services Committees. He is a strong advocate for fiscal accountability, tollway reform, and affordable health care. For complete contact information click here.

 

 

State Senator, 29th Distr: Susan Garrett

Three-term State Senator Garrett has been recently named Majority Caucus Whip for the 96th General Assembly. Sen. Garrett is currently chair of the Senate Environment Committee and vice-chair of the Commerce Committee. She also serves on the Revenue, Education, Public Health Committees and the Joint Committee on Government Reform. Prior to serving in the Senate, Sen. Garrett served two terms in the Illinois House of Representatives. Throughout her public career, she has focused on quality of life issues. For complete contact information click here.

State Representative, 18th distr: Robyn Gabel

Robyn Gabel was elected in the February 2010 Primary Election to be the State Representative for the 18th District. In April 2010, Ms. Gabel was sworn into office as the district's Representative when the Democratic incumbent, who did not seek another term, was appointed to a statewide office by Governor Quinn. Prior to herelection, Robyn Gabel served as the Executive Director of the Illinois Maternal and Child Health Coalition for 20 years. Her present House Committee assignments are: Appropriations-Human Services; Environment & Energy; Health & Healthcare Disparities; Insurance; Mass Transit. For complete contact information click here.

 

State Representative, 58th distr: Karen May 

Karen May is currently serving her fifth term as a State Representative and is chair of the IL House Environmental Health Committee. In addition, she sits on a number of other key committees impacting the future of our environment and in 2006, was honored for her environmental work by the Nature Conservancy. Rep. May has also pursued legal crack-downs on identity theft. For complete contact information click here.

In Cook County

 

Cook County Commissioner: Larry Suffredin

 

Larry Suffredin is currently in his second term as Commissioner of the Cook County Board's 13th District which includes all of New Trier Township as well as Chicago's 49th & 50th Wards,  Evanston and six other northern suburbs. County Commissioners are responsible for operating our court system, jail, maintaining 68,000 acres of forest preserves, and acting as a healthcare safety net through the operation of four hospitals and 30 clinics. Larry has been an advocate for strengthening countywide healthcare delivery and has been one of the Board's strongest voices for fiscal responsibility and reform. For complete contact information click here.

 

New Trier Township Democratic Committeeman: Dean Maragos

 

New Trier Township Committeeman Dean Maragos is a member of the Cook County Democratic Central Committee. Among this committee's most important responsibilities is the slating of judicial candidates. Dean is also the leader of the New Trier Democratic Organization, chairing its meetings and playing a key role in its consistent record of independence and success.  For complete contact information click here.

 

In Washington D.C.

 

US Senator: Richard J. Durbin

Incumbent Dick Durbin serves as Majority Whip in the Senate; he is the highest ranking Illinoisan in Congressional leadership. In 2006, Time magazine cited Durbin as one of the ten best Senators. Dick Durbin holds progressive positions on such bottom-line issues as taxes, health care, and education. In accord with voters' concern about global warming and high energy and gasoline prices, Durbin is currently working on legislation to upgrade Amtrak rail cars. For complete contact information click here.

 

US Senator: Roland Burris

Illinois' Junior Senator Roland Burris was appointed to our state's vacant Senate seat by the now impeached Governor Rod Blagojevich in December 2008 after Senator Barack Obama was elected President of the United States. Senator Burris announced in July 2009 that he will not be seeking reelection in 2010. For complete contact information click here.

 

US Representative, 9th Distr: Janice D. Schakowsky

Voters know six-term progressive Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky is a strong advocate on consumers' and women's issues. Firmly anti-war, she voted against the resolution to invade Iraq. Always responsive to her constituents, Rep. Schakowsky has made real health care reform one of her top priorities. Jan is active in Congressional Democratic leadership, now serving as the Chief Deputy Whip. She sits on the Energy and Commerce committee and was recently appointed to the House Select Committee on Intelligence. For complete contact information click here.

NOTE: The 9th Congressional District that Schakowsky represents includes 14 of the 53 New Trier precincts; the 39 others are located in the 10th Congressional District. Review the Districting map.