Charles Box
Charles Box | |
|---|---|
| 37th Mayor of Rockford, Illinois | |
| In office 1989–2001 | |
| Preceded by | John McNamara |
| Succeeded by | Doug Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 24, 1951 Rockford, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Rockford, Illinois |
Charles Box (born February 24, 1951)[1] was elected mayor of Rockford, Illinois in 1989, the 2nd largest city in the state. A Democrat, Box was the first African-American Mayor elected in Rockford. Box was elected to three terms as mayor before choosing not to run in 2001. In 2006, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich appointed Box as head of the Illinois Commerce Commission.
References[]
- ^ "Black History Month 2017". Rockford Housing Authority. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
External links[]
- "Gov. Blagojevich appoints Charles Box, former Rockford mayor as head of the Illinois Commerce Commission". Illinois Municipal League. January 9, 2006. Archived from the original on October 8, 2007.
- Sweeney, Chucak (May 10, 1991). "Mayor Box at mid-term: keeping taxes low and understanding Rockford's 'Mr. Larsons'". Rockford Register Star. Archived from the original on September 7, 2006.
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