Michael Kelly (Illinois politician)
Michael Kelly is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 15th district since his appointment on November 23, 2021. The 15th district, located in the Chicagoland area, includes parts of Glenview, Morton Grove, Niles, Park Ridge, and Skokie and includes parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Albany Park, Forest Glen, Irving Park, Jefferson Park, North Park, and Norwood Park.[1][2]
Michael Kelly | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| Assumed office November 23, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John C. D'Amico |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Chicago |
| Occupation | Athletic director |
He was appointed in 2021 to succeed longtime Democratic State Representative John C. D'Amico, who retired earlier in November that year.
Early life, education, and career
Kelly grew up in Albany Park, Chicago. He attended Saint Edward School and St. Patrick High School. He previously worked on political campaigns for then-State Representative John C. D'Amico, Alderman Samantha Nugent, and former Alderman Margaret Laurino. He has served as a firefighter since 2003 and works as an athletic director for Saint Edward School.[3][4]
References
- "STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 15 (Illinois)" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. 2013-05-18. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
- "Boundaries - Community Areas (current)". City of Chicago. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- Nadig, Brian (2021-11-24). "Mayfair resident, firefighter Michael Kelly chosen as new 15th District state representative, replacing John D'Amico". Nadig Newspapers. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
- Hinton, Rachel (2021-11-23). "Democrats name successor to D'Amico in Illinois House — a firefighter who the ex-lawmaker has known 'most of our lives'". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2021-11-30.