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Thaddeus Jones
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| Mayor of Calumet City, Illinois | |
| Assumed office May 1, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 29th district |
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| Assumed office January 12, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | David E. Miller |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Residences | Calumet City, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Loyola University |
| Profession | Full Time Legislator |
| Website | http://www.repthaddeusjones.com/ |
Thaddeus Jones is an American politician who serves in two important roles. He is a state representative for the 29th district in Illinois. He is also the mayor of Calumet City, Illinois. The 29th district covers parts of several towns, including Chicago, Dolton, South Holland, Lansing, and Calumet City. Thaddeus Jones is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Thaddeus Jones's Political Journey
Thaddeus Jones started his career in public service as an alderman for Calumet City's 3rd ward. He held this position from 1997 to 2007. An alderman is like a city council member who helps make decisions for a specific part of the city.
Becoming a State Representative
In 2011, Thaddeus Jones began his first year as a state representative. He won the election for the 29th district seat. This role means he helps create laws for the entire state of Illinois.
In 2017, he stepped down from his role with the Jones Foundation.
Becoming Mayor of Calumet City
In 2021, Thaddeus Jones made history by becoming the first Black mayor of Calumet City. He won a close election against the previous mayor, Michelle Markiewicz Qualkinbush, who had been in office for 18 years. His victory was confirmed after some legal discussions. He officially started his term as mayor on May 1, 2021. He holds both his state representative seat and the mayor's position at the same time.
Committees Thaddeus Jones Serves On
As a state representative, Thaddeus Jones is part of several important committees in the Illinois House. These committees focus on different topics and help review new laws. As of July 2022, he was a member of:
- Family Law & Probate Subcommittee
- Insurance Committee (where he was the Chairman)
- Judiciary - Civil Committee
- Labor & Commerce Committee
- Minority Impact Analysis Subcommittee
- Prescription Drug Affordability Committee
- Special Issues (INS) Subcommittee (where he was a Co-chairman)
- Workforce Development Subcommittee
Thaddeus Jones's Family Life
According to his official website, Thaddeus Jones is married to Saprina. They live in South Holland and have two sons.
