Jawaharial Williams facts for kids

Jawaharial Williams is a politician from the Democratic Party. He is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 10th district. This district includes parts of several Chicago neighborhoods like Austin, East Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Near North Side, Near West Side, West Garfield Park, and West Town.

What is the Illinois House of Representatives?

The Illinois House of Representatives is part of the state's government. It is where laws are made for the state of Illinois. People who work there are called "representatives." They are chosen by voters to speak for them and help make important decisions.

How Jawaharial Williams Became a Representative

Jawaharial Williams became a state representative in May 2019. He was chosen to take the place of Melissa Conyears-Ervin. She had left the position because she was elected to be the City Treasurer of Chicago.

Before He Was a Representative

Before becoming a state representative, Jawaharial Williams had many different jobs and roles. He worked for the Chicago Department of Water Management. He was also a member of two labor unions: the Laborers' International Union of North America and Plumbers Local 130 UA. Unions are groups that help protect workers' rights.

Williams was also the former president of the Young Democrats of Illinois. This group helps young people get involved in the Democratic Party. He also spent time as a community volunteer, helping out in his local area. He is a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, which is a social and service organization.

Jawaharial Williams's stepfather is Walter Burnett Jr., who is an Alderman in Chicago. An Alderman is a local government official who represents a part of a city.

What He Does as a Representative

As a state representative, Jawaharial Williams works on different topics by being part of special groups called committees. These committees study specific issues and help create new laws. As of July 2022, he was a member of these committees:

• Financial Institutions Committee: This committee looks at rules for banks and money.
• Labor & Commerce Committee: This group deals with jobs, businesses, and trade.
• Public Utilities Committee: This committee works on things like electricity, water, and gas services.
• Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee: This group focuses on rules for transportation, roads, and bridges.
• Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee: This committee deals with vehicle safety and related topics.
• Utilities Subcommittee: This is a smaller group within the Public Utilities Committee.