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Fred Crespo
| Fred Crespo | ||
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| Illinois House of Representatives District 44 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 14, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $67,836/year | |
| Per diem | $111/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Real Estate Agent | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Crespo is a real estate agent.
He is a member of the Alexican Brothers Mental Health Center Board and Saint Hubert Church, Chair of the Cultural Awareness Commission, Trustee in Hoffman Estates, and Commissioner on the Plan and Utility Commissions.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Crespo served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Accountability & Administrative Review | ||||
| • Appropriations-General Service, Chair | ||||
| • Business Growth & Incentives | ||||
| • Elementary & Secondary Education, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Mass Transit | ||||
| • Public Utilities | ||||
| • State Government Administration | ||||
| • Legislative Audit Commission | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Crespo served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations-General Service, Chair | ||||
| • Elementary & Secondary Education, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Mass Transit | ||||
| • Public Utilities | ||||
| • Small Business Empowerment & Workforce Development | ||||
| • Tourism & Conventions | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Crespo served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Cities & Villages | ||||
| • Consumer Protection | ||||
| • Disability Services | ||||
| • Electric Generation & Commerce | ||||
| • Elementary & Secondary Education, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Mass Transit | ||||
| • Public Utilities | ||||
| • State Government Administration | ||||
Issues
Campaign themes
2012
Crespo's campaign website lists the following issues:[2]
- Improving Education
- Excerpt: "Crespo knows education is the key to a bright start for our children and he continues to make education funding a top priority."
- Standing Up for Seniors
- Excerpt: "Rising property taxes, license registration fees, and prescription drug costs threaten the independence and security of senior citizens living on a fixed income."
- Access to Healthcare
- Excerpt: "Over 7,000 Illinois women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 and approximately 1750 Illinois women will die of the disease this year. Rep. Crespo sponsored House Bill 147 to require insurance companies to cover comprehensive clinical breast exams for all Illinois women."
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Excerpt: "By relying on his background in business, Rep. Crespo worked hard this year to pass a state budget that provides for important services like health care and education, but forces the state to live within its means by restoring fiscal accountability and responsible spending."
- Public Transportation
- Excerpt: "Rep. Crespo knows many people live on fixed budgets and rely heavily on public transportation to get to and from work, the doctor or to go grocery shopping."
Elections
2012
Crespo won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois House of Representatives District 44. Crespo ran unopposed in the March 20 Democratic primary and defeated Ramiro Juarez (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4][5]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 44, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Fred Crespo Incumbent |
63.8% | 19,808 | |
| Republican | Ramiro Juarez | 36.2% | 11,217 | |
| Total Votes | 31,025 | |||
2010
Crespo won re-election to the 44th District seat against Republican Billie D. Roth. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on February 2nd. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[6]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 44 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Fred Crespo (D)
|
11,321 | 53.38% | ||
| Billie D. Roth (R) | 9,886 | 46.62% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Fred Crespo won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 44 receiving 22,323 votes, ahead of Republican Margaret Brothman who received 10,344 votes.[7]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 44 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Fred Crespo (D)
|
22,323 | |||
| Margaret Brothman (R) | 10,344 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Democrat Fred Crespo won re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives District 44 receiving 10,292 votes ahead of Republican Terry Parke who received 9,377 votes.[8]
| Illinois House of Representatives, District 44 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Fred Crespo (D)
|
10,292 | |||
| Terry Parke (R) | 9,377 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Crespo collected $575,711 in campaign contributions. The largest contributors are listed below:[9]
| Illinois House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Fred Crespo's campaign in 2010 | |
| Illinois Democratic Party | $244,022 |
| Illinois Health Care Association | $42,061 |
| Friends Of Michael Madigan | $39,184 |
| Construction & General Laborers District Council Of Chicago & Vicinity | $20,000 |
| Illinois State Conference Of Electrical Workers | $15,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $575,711 |
2008
In 2008, Crespo collected $472,323 in donations.[10]
Listed below are the five largest contributors to his campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Illinois Democratic Party | $202,314 |
| Illinois Education Association | $40,000 |
| Illinois Health Care Association | $15,500 |
| Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois | $13,500 |
| Illinois Pro-Choice | $13,469 |
Scorecards
Illinois Opportunity Project
The Illinois Opportunity Project, "an independent research and public policy enterprise that promotes legislative solutions in advance of free markets and free minds," annually releases its Legislative Vote Card, grading all members in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly on the basis of their support of "pro-growth economic policies that increase personal freedom and reign in expansive government."[11][12]
2012
Crespo received a score of 62.50 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of C- according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the 34th highest among all 120 members of the Illinois House of Representatives included in the Vote Card.[12]
Recent news
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Fred Crespo News Feed
- Senate budget could freeze suburbs' tax share - Chicago Daily Herald
- Bernard Schoenburg: Williamson says Taser rules could change - The State Journal-Register
- Pension reformers: Take a bow - Chicago Tribune
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External links
- Official Campaign Website
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Fred Crespo (D) 44th District
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006
- Illinois House Democrats - Fred Crespo
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Crespo
- ↑ Fred Crespo, "Issues," accessed October 24, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections "Candidate List," December 5, 2011
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results"
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed January 18, 2013
- ↑ Illinois Official 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ Illinois House of Representatives official election results for 2006
- ↑ Follow the money - Illinois House 2010 donors
- ↑ Crespo Campaign Donors
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, Legislative Vote Card home page, accessed February 21, 2013
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