Maurice West
Maurice West | |
|---|---|
| Member-elect of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 109th district | |
| Assuming office January 9, 2019 | |
| Succeeding | Litesa Wallace |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Rockford, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Illinois College (B.S.) The Chicago School (M.A.) |
| Profession | Career Counselor |
Maurice A. West II is a Democratic member-elect of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 67th district. West will take office January 9, 2019. The 67th district includes portions of the City of Rockford.[1]
West won a four person primary against Angela Fellars, Valeri DeCastris, and Gerald Albert.[2] Prior to his election to the Illinois House of Representatives, West ran for Rockford City Council in 2013 and the Rock Valley College Board of Trustees in 2015.[3]
West has been a member of the Community Action Agency Board since his appointment by then-Mayor Larry Morrissey. He is the Director of Career Services at Rockford University. West has a bachelor of science in psychology and sociology from [[Illinois College] and a master of arts in industrial and organizational psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.[4]
References
- ^ "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 34" (PDF). May 18, 2011. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
- ^ DeCoster, Ken (March 21, 2018). "West wins Democratic primary in 67th Illinois House District". Rockford Register Star. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ Haas, Kevin (September 18, 2017). "Maurice West to run for 67th District House seat". Rockford Register Star. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ West II, Maurice A. (March 20, 2018). "Maurice A. West II - Democratic candidate for Illinois House (67th district)" (Interview). Interviewed by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board. Chicago, Illinois: Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved November 19, 2018.