Deborah L. Graham facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Deborah L. Graham
Member of the Chicago City Council from the 29th ward
In office 2010–2015
Preceded by	Isaac Carothers
Succeeded by	Chris Taliaferro
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 78th district
In office 2002–2010
Preceded by	Bob Biggins (district renumbered)
Succeeded by	Camille Lilly
Personal details
Born	(1966-05-02) May 2, 1966 (age 58) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Robert Morris University

Deborah L. Graham (born May 2, 1966) was a member of the Chicago City Council. From March 2010 until February 24, 2015, she has represented the 29th Ward on Chicago's West Side. She was appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley. Prior to her service as a city councilwoman, Graham was a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 78th District from 1995 until 2010. She was the secretary for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus.

Committee appointments

She was appointed to serve on the Committee of the Whole; Housing & Urban Development; Appropriations-General Service (Vice-Chairperson); Appropriations-Human Services; Labor; Transportation & Motor Vehicles; and the Licenses and Registration, Subcommittee (Sub-Co-Chairperson).