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Representative Kelly M. Cassidy (D) - Previous General Assembly (100th)
14th District

Photograph of Representative Kelly M. Cassidy (D)

Springfield Office:

Senator 14th District

271-S Stratton Office Building

Springfield, IL 62706

(217) 782-8088

(217) 782-6592 FAX

District Office:

5533 North Broadway

Chicago, IL 60640

(773) 784-2002

(773) 784-2060 FAX

Years served: May 2011 - Present

Committee assignments: Appropriations-Public Safety (Chairperson); Economic Opportunity; Human Services; Judiciary - Criminal (Vice-Chairperson); Labor & Commerce Committee; Tourism, Hospitality & Craft Ind.; Restorative Justice (Vice-Chairperson); Facilities Subcommittee; Workforce Reconciliation Subcommitt; Criminal Admin and Enforcement; Juvenile Justice and System Involve.

Biography: LGBT rights activist and organizer; former legislative director for the National Organization for Women; former legislative aide to state Sen. John Cullerton; former Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Director of Programs and Development in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office; only openly gay female legislator serving in the General Assembly; has three children.

Associated Representative(s):

Heather A. Steans

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