Doug Scott (born 1960)[1] served one term from 2001 to 2005 as mayor of Rockford, Illinois, United States, after serving from 1995 to 2001 as a member of the Illinois General Assembly. He was elected mayor after Charles Box declined to seek another term. A Democrat, Scott was appointed to head the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency[2] after losing his mayoral reelection bid in 2005. Scott served as chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission from 2011 to 2015.[3]

Douglas P. Scott
38th Mayor of Rockford
In office
May 2001 (2001-May) – May 2005 (2005-May)
Preceded byCharles Box
Succeeded byLarry Morrissey
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 67th district
In office
January 1995 (1995-Jan) – April 2001 (2001-April)
Preceded byPaula J. Raschke-Lind
Succeeded byChuck Jefferson
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseTammy Scott
ResidenceRockford, Illinois
Alma materMarquette University
University of Tulsa

Scott is most well known for his work to clean up and maintain the environment. He implemented Rockford's citywide recycling program along with a program to collect used animal fats, engine oil and hazardous waste.[1] Scott also is a member of the Illinois Brownfields Association and served as president from 2003 to 2005.

References edit

  1. ^ a b "E.P.A. Profile". Illinois EPA. Archived from the original on September 4, 2009. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
  2. ^ "Governor Blagojevich Names Doug Scott As New IEPA Director". Summer 2005. Archived from the original on January 15, 2015. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  3. ^ "ICC Chairman and Commissioners". ICC. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
Preceded by Mayor of Rockford, IL
2001–2005
Succeeded by