Tom Rooney (Illinois politician)

Tom Rooney
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 27th district
Assumed office
September 28, 2016 (2016-Sept-28)
Preceded by Matt Murphy
Mayor of Rolling Meadows
In office
May 2011 (2011-May) – September 2016 (2016-Sept)
Preceded by Ken Nelson
Succeeded by TBD
Personal details
Political party Republican
Children Two
Residence Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Alma mater Loyola University (B.A.)
Northern Illinois University (M.P.A.)
Profession Teacher

Tom Rooney is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 27th district since his September 2016 appointment to replace outgoing Senator Matt Murphy.[1][2] The 27th district includes parts of Arlington Heights, Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Inverness, Palatine, Wheeling, Prospect Heights and South Barrington.[3] Prior to his appointment, he served as Mayor of Rolling Meadows succeeding Ken Nelson and as a member of the Rolling Meadows city council.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Lester, Kerry (September 15, 2016). "Rolling Meadows' mayor to replace Murphy in state Senate". Daily Herald. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  2. ↑ Lester, Kerry (September 28, 2016). "Will Roskam debate for first time in 8 years?: Swearing in". Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  3. ↑ "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 27" (PDF). 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2015-11-29.
  4. ↑ Adams, Craig (April 6, 2011). "Meet Mayor Rooney". Journal & Topics Online. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
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