Dan Kotowski
Dan Kotowski | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 28th District 33rd District (2007-2013) | |
| In office January 2007 – October 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Cheryl Axley |
| Succeeded by | Laura Murphy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 24, 1967 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Park Ridge, Illinois |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois |
| Profession | Lobbyist |
Dan Kotowski (born March 24, 1967) was the Illinois State Senator from the 28th district. The 28th district includes all or parts of Arlington Heights, Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Park Ridge, Roselle and Schaumburg.[1] He previously represented the 33rd district from 2007 to 2013 before the 2011 redistricting.
Early life and career[edit]
Dan Kotowski attended Loyola Academy and University of Illinois, earning a degree in Communications, and DePaul University, earning a masters in Fine Arts. He then served as Executive Director of the gun violence prevention organization "Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence" [2] and as a vice president at the Uhlich Children's Advantage Network.
Political career[edit]
Senator Kotowski was first sworn into office in 2007. He currently served as the Chairperson of Appropriations II, Vice Chairperson of Appropriations I and the Sub-Chairperson on both Property Taxes and CLEAR Compliance. His other committee assignments were Criminal Law, Higher Education, Revenue, and the Subcommittee on Tax Credits.[3] In 2011, his expertise and success on budgeting matters had him made chairman of the bipartisan Budgeting for Results commission.[4]
Electoral history[edit]
2012 Senate Election[edit]
After the 2011 redistricting, Senator Kotowski chose to run in the newly drawn 28th district which includes his home, much of the old 33rd district and added Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Hanover Park, Roselle and Schaumburg. In the election he faced Republican businessman Jim O'Donnell.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dan Kotowski | 45,656 | 57.3 | |
| Republican | Jim O'Donnell | 34,035 | 42.7 | |
| Total votes | 79,691 | 100 | ||
2008 Senate Election[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dan Kotowski | 48,344 | 59.9 | |
| Republican | Mike Sweeney | 32,293 | 40.0 | |
| Total votes | 80,637 | 100 | ||
2006 Senate Election[edit]
In 2006, Dan Kotowski ran for the Senate seat being vacated by the retiring Dave Sullivan.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dan Kotowski | 29,293 | 51.3 | |
| Republican | Cheryl Axley | 27,859 | 48.7 | |
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
Post-legislative career[edit]
Kotowski resigned his Senate position in 2015 to become CEO of Chicago-based healthcare advocacy/lobbying organization ChildServ to "take care of [his] family better."[8] In 2018, Gov. J. B. Pritzker appointed Kotowski a member of the gubernatorial transition's Healthy Children and Families Committee.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "Precinct Maps - Map of District 47" (PDF).
- ^ "Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence Names Las Executive Director". The Free Library by Farlex. Archived from the original on 2014-05-17. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
- ^ "Senator Biography - Dan Kotowski". Illinois General Assembly. Archived from the original on 2012-12-15. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
- ^ "List of Members - Budgeting for Results Commission". Office of the Governor. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
- ^ "General Election - 11/6/2012 28th Senate". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
- ^ "General Election - 11/4/2008 33rd Senate". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
- ^ "General Election - 11/7/2006 33rd Senate". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
- ^ "Does move by Kotowski mean run for governor?". Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers. 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2022-11-11.
- ^ Miller, Rich (November 15, 2018). "Pritzker announces new health-related transition committee". Capitol Fax. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
External links[edit]
- Biography, bills and committees at the 98th Illinois General Assembly