Kelly M. Cassidy

Kelly M. Cassidy DEMDemocrat

State Representative, District 14

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Kelly M. CassidyDEMDemocrat State Representative, District 14
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Kelly Cassidy (born 1967/1968) is an American politician from Chicago. She is a Democrat and a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. She was appointed to represent the 14th district, on Chicago's North Side, in April 2011 following incumbent Harry Osterman's election to the Chicago City Council. She took office on May 16, 2011. Most notably Kelly Cassidy was the chief sponsor of House Bill 1438, making Illinois the first state to legalize the Adult-Use of Cannabis through legislature as opposed to a ballot measure.

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Education3 - 3 of 1
Manatee High School
Attended General Education
Past Positions1 - 6 of 6
Representative
Illinois State House of Representatives
2011 - Current
Director
Programs and Development, Cook County State's Attorney
2001 - 2011
Deputy Director
Intergovernmental Affairs
1997 - 2001
Legislative Aide
Senator John Cullerton
1993 - 1997
Deputy Campaign Manager
Cullerton for Congress
1994
Legislative Director
National Organization for Women
1991 - 1993
Other Experience1 - 18 of 18
Member
Temple Sholom
Current
Former Chair
Subcommittee on Facilities, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Chair
Public Benefits Subcommittee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Chair
Appropriations for Public Safety, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Criminal Administration and Enforcement, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice and System Involved Youth, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Economic Opportunity Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Tourism, Hospitality and Craft Industries Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Workforce Reconciliation, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Adoption and Child Welfare Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Labor and Commerce Subcommittee on Wage Policy and Study, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Labor and Commerce Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Informed Consent, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Business and Industry Regulations, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Consumer Protection Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Environmental Health Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Member
Appropriations for Higher Education Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
Former Vice Chair
Restorative Justice Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives
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