Dena Carli is a former Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives. She represented the 1st District from 2011 to 2013.[1] She was appointed to her seat in May 2011 after former incumbent Susana Mendoza resigned as District 1 representative to become Chicago city clerk.[2] Carli has announced that she will not run for re-election.[3]

Dena Carli
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 1st district
In office
2011-2013
Preceded bySusana Mendoza
Succeeded byDaniel J. Burke (redistricted)
Personal details
BornChicago, Illinois
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseDennis
Alma materSaint Xavier University
ProfessionPolice sergeant

Carli serves as a Chicago Police Sergeant. Her committee assignments include International Trade & Commerce, Consumer Protection, Tourism & Conventions, Adoption Reform, and Judiciary II - Criminal Law. She and her husband Dennis have three sons.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Representative Dena M. Carli (D)". Illinois General Assembly. Archived from the original on 2 June 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
  2. ^ "Chicago Democrats clash over Illinois House seat". WBEZ. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
  3. ^ "State legislature headed for unusual turnover". State Journal-Register. Retrieved 7 March 2012.