Linda Holmes
| Linda Holmes | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 42nd district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Petka |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 16, 1959 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Mike Holmes (divorced) |
| Residence | Aurora, Illinois |
| Alma mater | National Louis University |
| Profession | Small Business Owner |
Linda Holmes is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 42nd District since 2007. The 42nd district includes all or parts of Aurora, Boulder Hill, Montgomery, Naperville, North Aurora and Oswego.[1]
Prior to her service in the Illinois Senate, she served on the Kane County Board.[2]
Early Life & Career
A lifelong resident of Illinois, Holmes graduated from National Louis University with a bachelor's degree and worked as a research analyst at Conway-Milliken. She later became a project manager at Data Research before leaving to run a business with her husband at the time, Creative Carpentry Remodelers Inc.[3]
In 2004, Holmes was elected to the Kane County Board where she was chosen to serve on the Forest Preserve District Board.[2][3]
Illinois State Senator
Senator Holmes was first sworn into office in 2007. In the Illinois Sentate, Senator Holmes serves as the Chairperson of the State Government & Veterans Affairs Committee. Her other committee assignments are Agriculture and Conservation, Gaming, Labor and Local Government.[4]
References
- ↑ Veeneman, Drew. "Map of 42 District". precinctmaps.com. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "About Linda Holmes". Citizens for Linda Holmes. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Senator Linda Holmes's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
- ↑ "Senator Biography". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 2012-12-23.
External links
- Biography, bills and committees at the Illinois General Assembly
- Linda Holmes for State Senator
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Profile at Illinois State Senate Democrats