Justin Slaughter

Justin Slaughter DEMDemocrat

State Representative, District 27

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Justin SlaughterDEMDemocrat State Representative, District 27
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Justin Quincy Slaughter (born April 24, 1980) is an American politician and retired college basketball player. Slaughter has served as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 27th district, which consists of portions of Chicago and neighboring communities. As a legislator, Slaughter has advocated for criminal justice reform, and was a chief sponsor of the SAFE-T Act.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
University of Chicago
BA Political Science
Northwestern University
MPPA Public Policy and Administration
Past Positions1 - 8 of 8
Representative
Illinois State House of Representatives
2017 - Current
Legislative Coordinator
Secretary to the Board of Commissioners, Cook County Government
2016 - Current
Special Assistant
Department of Legislative Initiatives, Cook County Bureau of Administration
2015 - 2016
District Director
Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore
2013 - 2015
Deputy Director of Programs
Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice
2011 - 2013
Policy Advisor
Office of Illinois Governor Pat Quinn
2008 - 2010
District Director
Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul
2006 - 2008
Project Assistant
Kirkland & Ellis Limited Liability Partnerships
2004 - 2006
Other Experience1 - 14 of 14
Member
Salem Baptist Church of Chicago
Current
Member
Alpha Phi Alpha, Fraternity Incorporated
Current
Chairperson
Judiciary - Criminal Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
2023 - 2024
Member
International Trade & Commerce Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
2023 - 2024
Member
Appropriations for Higher Education Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
2023 - 2024
Member
Public Utilities Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
2023 - 2024
Vice Chairperson
State Government Administration Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
2023 - 2024
Former Member
Restorative Justice Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Child Care Accessibility and Early Childhood Education Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Appropriations-Capital Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Business Incentives for Local Communities Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Energy Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Health and Healthcare Disparities Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Police and First Responders Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
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