Rita Mayfield
Rita Mayfield | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 60th district | |
| Assumed office July 6, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Eddie Washington |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Waukegan, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Columbia College Benedictine University |
Rita Mayfield is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives who has represented the 60th district since July 2010.
Early life and career[]
She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Columbia College in Computer Information Systems and a Master of Science from Benedictine University in Management and Organization Behavior with an Emphasis in Organization Development.[1]
Illinois House of Representatives[]
On June 4, 2010, State Representative Eddie Washington died of a heart attack. On July 6, 2010, Mayfield was appointed by local Democratic leaders to succeed Washington to serve in the Illinois House of Representatives from the 60th district.[2][3] The 60th district, at the time, included all or parts of Waukegan and North Chicago.[4] During the 2011 decennial redistricting process, portions of Gurnee, Beach Park, and Park City were added to the 60th district.[5]
References[]
- ^ Miller, David R. (ed.). "Biographies of New House Members" (PDF). First Reading. Illinois Legislative Research Unit. p. 4. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ^ Patterson, John (June 5, 2010). "Waukegan Rep. Washington dies of heart attack". Daily Herald.
- ^ Mahoney, Mark (Clerk of the House) (ed.). "Resignations and Appointments" (PDF). Journal of the Illinois House of Representatives. Illinois House of Representatives. 96 (144): 4–5. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- ^ "House District 60" (PDF). Northern Illinois University Center of Governmental Studies. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 8, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- ^ Veeneman, Drew. "60th House District" (PDF). precinctmaps.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-11-08. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
External links[]
- Representative Rita Mayfield (D) 60th District at the Illinois General Assembly
- State Representative Rita Mayfield constituency site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Rep. Rita Mayfield District Website Official website
- Rep. Rita Mayfield at Illinois House Democrats
- Rita Mayfield Campaign Website Campaign website
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