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Doug Scott
2023 - Present
2029
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Doug Scott (Democratic Party) is a member of the Illinois Commerce Commission. Scott assumed office on June 16, 2023. Scott's current term ends on January 15, 2029.
Governor Pat Quinn appointed Scott to the Illinois Commerce Commission on March 3, 2011. Scott's first term expired on January 20, 2015, and he was not reappointed by Gov. Bruce Rauner (R).[1][2]Scott was re-appointed chair of the Illinois Commerce Commission by Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) to replace Carrie Zalewski on June 16, 2023. [3]
Biography
Doug Scott earned a B.A. in political science and government from the University of Tulsa in 1982 and a J.D. from Marquette University in 1985. Scott's career experience includes working as the vice president of strategic initiatives with the Great Plains Institute and the director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. He served as the mayor of the City of Rockford, Illinois, and the president of the Illinois Chapter of the National Brownfield Association.[4][5]
Political career
Illinois Commerce Commission (2011-2015)
Scott was appointed as chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission effective March 3, 2011. He succeeded Charles Box, whom he also succeeded as mayor of Rockford.[6]
Illinois EPA Director (2005-2011)
Scott was appointed as director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency by then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) in 2005, serving in this position until 2011.
Comptroller calls for Scott's removal
During Scott's tenure, it was reported that the IEPA had brushed-over a number of environmental wrongdoings, including cancer-causing pollution and waste leaks. In August 2009, then Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes criticized Scott's performance, saying he should be removed from office. In a press release Hynes stated, “The Blagojevich culture of politically driven decisions still has a foothold in Pat Quinn’s administration, and Illinois families are the clear victim. I am calling on the governor immediately to remove Doug Scott.”[7]
Mayor of Rockford (2001-2005)
Scott served as Mayor of Rockford from 2001-2005. He was defeated in his bid for re-election by Larry Morrissey.[6]
Illinois House of Representatives (1995-2001)
Scott represented district 67 in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1995-2001.[1]
Appointments
2011
Scott was appointed to the Illinois Commerce Commission by Gov. Pat Quinn (D) effective March 3, 2011.[1][2]
2005
Scott was appointed as Director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency by Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) in 2005.[8]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Scott's wife name is Tammy.
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedicc - ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Commerce Commission, Illinois," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ Riverside-Brookfield Landmark, "Zalewski to step down as Illinois Commerce Commission Chair," accessed June 21, 2023
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Doug Scott," accessed July 7, 2023
- ↑ State of Illinois, "Governor Quinn Reappoints Doug Scott as Illinois Commerce Commission Chair," accessed July 7, 2023
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Rockford Register Star, "Doug Scott to chair Illinois Commerce Commission," February 28, 2011
- ↑ The Rock River Times, "IEPA Director Doug Scott embrolied in allegations," August 26, 2009
- ↑ Rock River Times, "IEPA Director Doug Scott embrolied in allegations," August 26, 2009
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Illinois Commerce Commission 2023-Present |
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Illinois Commerce Commission 2011-2015 |
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Director Illinois Environmental Protection Agency 2005-2011 |
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Mayor of Rockford 2001-2005 |
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Illinois House of Representatives 1995-2001 |
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