Joe Sosnowski
| Joe Sosnowski | |
|---|---|
| Illinois State Representative | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 13, 1977 Hanover Park, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Religion | Christian |
Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford/Belvidere) (born April 13, 1977) is the Illinois State Representative for the 69th District, which covers Boone County, eastern Winnebago County, and northern DeKalb County.[1]
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Biography [edit]
Early life [edit]
Joe Sosnowski was born April 13, 1977 in Hanover Park, IL. He grew up in Carol Stream, IL and graduated from West Chicago High School in 1995.[1] In 1999, Sosnowski graduated from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Political Science.[1]
Personal [edit]
In addition to his job as State Representative, Sosnowski currently works as the Director of Institutional Advancement at Rockford Christian Schools in Rockford, IL.[2] He presently holds an Illinois Real Estate License,[3] has previously worked in real estate management and leasing[3] and is the former Vice President of Commercial Real Estate for Buckley Real Estate[4] in Rockford, IL. Sosnowski is a regional board member of Children's Home and Aid,[3] and was a 2008 recipient of the Rockford Chamber of Commerce's "40 Under 40" Award, which recognizes young leaders from the Rockford, IL region.[4] Sosnowski married Roxanne Swedlund in 2001 and they have three children.[2]
Political career [edit]
Sosnowski served a four-year term as Seventh Ward Alderman on the DeKalb City Council from 1999 - 2003.[5] In 2005, he was elected to the office of First Ward Alderman on the Rockford City Council, and in 2009, he was re-elected to that same office.[1] While on the Rockford City Council, he served as the Chairman of the Planning and Development Committee and was also a member of the Codes and Regulations Committee.[2] In his 2010 race for the 69th State Representative seat, Sosnowski was endorsed by the Chicago Tribune[6] and the Rockford Register Star.[7] He won the general election held on November 2, 2010 and was sworn into the Illinois House of Representatives on January 12, 2011.[8]
Sources [edit]
- ^ a b c d "3 candidates in 69th District focus on state finances". Rockford Register Star. 2010-01-14.
- ^ a b c "Belvidere, Rockford aldermen duel for 69th House seat". Rockford Register Star. 2010-09-23.
- ^ a b c "Joe Sosnowski". Daily Chronicle.
- ^ a b "Best and brightest in business honored at Forty Under 40 ceremony". Rockford Register Star. 2008-05-28.
- ^ "Former DeKalb alderman wins state rep. race". Daily Chronicle Star. 2010-11-03.
- ^ "Change the House". Chicago Tribune. 2010-10-01.
- ^ "Our View: Sosnowski our choice in battle for 69th District House seat". Rockford Register Star. 2010-10-07.
- ^ "Joe Sosnowski Sworn in as State Representative". WIFR. 2010-01-13.
External links [edit]
- Joe Sosnowski's official website
- Representative Joe Sosnowski's official IL House website
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Joe Sosnowski (R) 69th District Biography
- Bills Committees
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Joe Sosnowski (IL) profile
