Jawaharial Williams facts for kids
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Omar Williams
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 10th district |
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| Assumed office May 1, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Melissa Conyears |
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| Born | March 13, 1975 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relatives | Walter Burnett Jr. (stepfather) |
| Education | Northeastern Illinois University (BA) |
Jawaharial Williams is a politician from the Democratic Party. He works for the people of Illinois. He is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. This group helps make laws for the state. He represents the 10th district. This area includes parts of Chicago neighborhoods. Some of these are Austin, Humboldt Park, and Logan Square.
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Becoming a State Representative
How He Started in Office
Jawaharial Williams became a state representative in May 2019. He was chosen to take the place of Melissa Conyears-Ervin. She had been elected to a different job. She became the City Treasurer of Chicago. This means she helps manage the city's money.
Before Politics
Before he became a state representative, Mr. Williams had other jobs. He worked for the Chicago Department of Water Management. This department helps make sure Chicago has clean water. He was also a member of labor unions. These groups help workers get fair pay and good working conditions. He was also the former president of the Young Democrats of Illinois. This group helps young people get involved in politics. He also spent time volunteering in his community.
Family Connections
Jawaharial Williams is the step-son of Walter Burnett Jr.. Mr. Burnett is a Chicago Alderman. An Alderman is a local leader who represents a specific area of the city.
What He Does in Office
His Role in Committees
As a state representative, Mr. Williams works on different committees. These are small groups that focus on specific topics. They study issues and suggest new laws. As of July 2025, he is a member of several important committees:
- Financial Institutions Committee (HFIN)
- Labor & Commerce Committee (HLBR)
- Public Utilities Committee (HPUB)
- Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee (HTRR)
- Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee (HVES)
- Utilities Subcommittee (HPUB-UTIL)
These committees deal with things like banks, jobs, public services, and roads.
Winning Elections
Jawaharial Williams has been elected to his position multiple times. In 2020, he won the Democratic Primary election. He then won the General Election in 2020. He was re-elected again in the General Election in 2022. This shows that the people in his district trust him to represent them.
External Links
- Representative Jawaharial Williams (D) at the Illinois General Assembly
