Pamela Althoff

Pamela Althoff
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 32nd district
Assumed office
2003
Preceded by Richard Klemm
Illinois Senate Republican Caucus Chair
Assumed office
2013
Preceded by Matt Murphy
Personal details
Born (1953-11-22) November 22, 1953
McHenry, Illinois, U.S.
Political party Republican
Residence McHenry, Illinois, U.S.
Alma mater Illinois State University
Northeastern Illinois University

Pamela J. Althoff (born November 22, 1953) is a Republican Illinois State Senator, representing the 32nd District since her appointment in March 2003.

Early life, education and career

Althoff was born in Chicago. She earned a bachelor's degree in Education at Illinois State University in 1975 and a master's degree in Education at Northeastern Illinois University in 1978. She was the city clerk of the City of McHenry, Illinois from 1994 to 2001 and was the mayor of McHenry from 2001 to 2003.[1]

Illinois Senate

Althoff has served in the Illinois State Senate since 2003, when she was appointed to it, and was first elected to the Senate in 2004.[1]

Althoff serves on the Committees on Appropriations II, (minority spokesperson); Local Government, Appropriations I; Transportation; Domestic Violence Task Force; Local Government Task Force; Violent Crime Advisory Commission as well as deficit reduction, Labor, and Higher Education committees.

Personal life

Althoff has been "extremely involved in her community," according to her official constituency website.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Senator Pamela J. Althoff (R)". 98th Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Biography – Senator Pamela Althoff". Official constituency site. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
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