Robert S. Molaro
Robert Molaro | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 21st district | |
| In office January 14, 2003 - January 14, 2009 | |
| Succeeded by | Michael J. Zalewski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 29, 1950 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | June 15, 2020 (aged 69) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Barbara |
| Profession | Attorney |
Robert S. Molaro (June 29, 1950 – June 15, 2020) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of both houses of the Illinois General Assembly.
Biography
[edit]He graduated from Loyola University with a B.S. in business administration and received his J.D. from John Marshall Law School. He served as a delegate to the 1988 Democratic National Convention.[1] In 1984, he was elected the Democratic Committeeman for Chicago's 12th ward.[2] In 1993, he was elected to the Illinois Senate.[1] He was later elected to the Illinois House of Representatives. Upon his retirement from the state legislature on December 4, 2008, Molaro was eligible for a public pension of about $64,000 annually based on the formula for Illinois lawmakers of 85% of their last salary. Chicago Alderman Edward M. Burke hired Molaro as an expert on pensions to write a 19-page white paper on Chicago's pension funds. Molaro worked as an aide to Burke for one month, earned $12,000, and nearly doubled his pension.[3][4] On June 15, 2020, Molaro died of pancreatic cancer.[5][6]
Electoral history
[edit]2002: (D) Robert S. Molaro: 61% (R) Randy Kantner: 39%
2004: (D) Robert S. Molaro: 59% (R) Martin J. Ryan: 41%
2006: (D) Robert S. Molaro: 70% (R) Charles Johnson: 30%
2008: Did not seek re-election
References
[edit]- ^ a b Halperin, Jennifer. "New faces in the Senate". Illinois Issues. 19 (1): 26. ISSN 0738-9663. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
- ^ Green, Paul. "Vrdolyak wins opener in Cook County power politics". Illinois Issues. 10 (6): 17. ISSN 0738-9663. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
- ^ Grotto, Jason; Long, Ray (December 12, 2011). "Ex-lawmaker nearly doubles his pension with one month of work; Robert Molaro's short stint as aide to Ald. Ed Burke brought him windfall for life". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
- ^ "You, Molaro, Burke and $3 million; The pols count on you to get mad and then forget". Chicago Tribune. December 12, 2011. Retrieved November 8, 2015.
- ^ Miller, Rich (June 17, 2020). "Bobby Molaro". Capitol Fax. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
- ^ "Illinois racing leader Bob Molaro dies". Horseman And Fair World Magazine. June 16, 2020. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
External links
[edit]- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Robert S. Molaro (D) 21st District official IL House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Robert S. Molaro (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - Robert S Molaro
- Illinois House Democrats - Robert S. Molaro profile
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