Jack D. Franks
| Jack D. Franks | |
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 63rd district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1999 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | October 2, 1963 Belvidere, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Deborah |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Religion | Jewish |
Jack Franks is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 63rd district since 1999.
[edit] Career
Rep. Franks was elected to the Illinois legislature 1998 and has served the 63rd District of the Illinois House of Representatives encompassing much of the greater McHenry County, Illinois to this day. Presently, Representative Franks serves on the Illinois Aging Committee, Public Utilities Committee, Chairman of the State Government Administration Committee, Chairman of the International Trade & Commerce Committee, and Vice-Chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee. <ref: http://www.ilga.gov/house/rep.asp?memberid=1595>
The impeachment of Illinois former governor Rod Blagojevich was the culmination of Rep. Franks’ efforts to reform and restore good government to the people of Illinois. As Chair of the State Government Administration Committee, Rep. Franks called for the first audits of a sitting governor in the history of Illinois. For a long time, Rep. Franks was a lonely voice of opposition in Springfield and the first Democrat to openly criticize Blagojevich. He continues to act in the best interest of the citizens of Illinois by pushing legislation to reform state government and firmly believes in legislative accountability and transparency. <ref:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jack-franks>
Outside of serving Illinois' 63rd District, Representative Franks is a practicing attorney at the law firm of Franks, Gerkin & McKenna. He holds two degrees: A Bachelors of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin/Madison and a law degree from the American University Washington College of Law. He is a member of multiple chambers of commerce in the McHenry County area. Finally, he spends his off time with his wife, Debby, and two children. <ref: http://www.ilga.gov/house/rep.asp?memberid=1595>
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Jack D. Franks (D) 58th District official IL House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Jack D. Franks (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - Jack D Franks
- Illinois House Democrats - Jack D. Franks profile