Susan Garrett
Susan Garrett | |
|---|---|
 Garrett with Governor Pat Quinn | |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 29th district | |
| In office 2003–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Kathy Parker |
| Succeeded by | Julie Morrison |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 59th district | |
| In office 1999–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Beattie |
| Succeeded by | Kathleen A. Ryg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 11, 1950 Lake Forest, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Scott Garrett |
| Residence | Lake Forest, Illinois |
Susan Garrett is a former Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, who represented the 29th District from 2003 to 2013, and the 59th district of the Illinois House of Representatives for four years previously.[1] The 29th district includes all or parts of Bannockburn, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Fort Sheridan, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Highwood, Knollwood, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Mount Prospect, Niles, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Prospect Heights and Riverwoods.
Redistricting by Democratic legislators following the 2000 census made veteran Republican senator Kathy Parker, vulnerable, and Garrett won the seat in 2002.[2] While in the Illinois House, Garret proposed to limit campaign contributions from government employees to politicians for whom they worked, as well as from special interests, and upon election to the state Senate, she was named vice chair of the Government Ethics Reform Committee.[3] In July 2011, Garrett announced she would not seek re-election to the state senate in 2012.
Personal background[]
Garrett lives in Lake Forest with her husband, Scott. They have two adult children, Brett and Elizabeth. Garrett received her bachelor's degree in political science from Lake Forest College in 1994, and worked as a marketing consultant before becoming a full-time legislator.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Senator Biography".
- ^ "Parker, Garrett in tough battle".
- ^ Glenview Watch December 23, 2002 p. 3
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
External links[]
- Bills Committees
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Susan Garrett (IL) profile
- 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 campaign contributions
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