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Deborah L. Graham
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| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 29th ward |
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| In office 2010–2015 |
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| Preceded by | Isaac Carothers |
| Succeeded by | Chris Taliaferro |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 78th district |
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| In office 2002–2010 |
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| Preceded by | Bob Biggins (district renumbered) |
| Succeeded by | Camille Lilly |
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| Born | May 2, 1966 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Robert Morris University |
Deborah L. Graham was born on May 2, 1966. She is a former politician who served in important roles in Chicago, Illinois. She helped make decisions for the city and the state.
From 2010 to 2015, Deborah Graham was a member of the Chicago City Council. She represented the 29th Ward, which is a part of Chicago's West Side. The mayor at the time, Richard M. Daley, chose her for this job.
Before joining the City Council, she was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. She represented the 78th District from 1995 to 2010. In this role, she helped create laws for the entire state of Illinois. She was also the secretary for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, a group of African-American lawmakers.
What did Deborah Graham do in the City Council?
As a member of the Chicago City Council, Deborah Graham worked on many important issues. She was part of several groups called committees. These committees focus on different areas to help the city run smoothly.
She served on committees that dealt with:
- Housing and city development
- Money for different city services
- Human services, which help people in need
- Worker rights and jobs
- Transportation and vehicles
- Licenses and permits for businesses
Being on these committees meant she helped decide how the city's money was spent. She also helped create rules for housing, transportation, and more.
