Michael V. Rotello was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1991 to 1995 from the Rockford, Illinois area.
Michael V. Rotello | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 69th district 67th district (1991-1993) | |
| In office January 1991 – January 1995 | |
| Preceded by | John Hallock |
| Succeeded by | Dave Winters |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 29, 1952 Rockford, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican (2000-present) Democratic (1975-2000) |
| Residence(s) | Rockford, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Northern Illinois University (B.A.) |
Rotello was born October 29, 1952.[1] While a student at Northern Illinois University, Rotello was elected to the Rockford City Council as a member of the Democratic slate, defeating Stanley St. John.[2] While on the council, he proposed the abolition of city stickers.[3] In 1982, Rotello was elected Winnebago County Auditor. He was reelected in 1986.[1]
In 1990, Rotello defeated Republican and former Winnebago County Chairman John Terranova for the open seat left vacant by John Hallock's bid for Congress in Illinois's 16th congressional district.[4] During his first term, his legislative committee assignments were: Aging; Constitutional Officers; Economic and Urban Development; Financial Institutions; Health Care; Public Safety and Infrastructure Appropriations.[1] The 1991 decennial redistricting process moved Rotello to the 69th district. During his second term he was the Vice Chair of the Committee on Aging. His other committee assignments were: Elections & State Government; Environment & Energy; Financial Institutions.[5] In 1994, he was defeated for reelection by Dave Winters. By 2000, Rotello had switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party serving as a delegate for the presidential campaign of Arizona Senator John McCain.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b c Illinois Blue Book, 1991-1992. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. 1992. p. 101.
- ^ "Blacks, women score municipal victories". The Daily Chronicle. DeKalb, Illinois. April 2, 1975. p. 6. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
- ^ "Finally unstuck: Will anyone miss Rockford stickers?". Rockford Register Star. Rockford, Illinois. February 8, 2007. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
- ^ Klemens, Michael D. (December 1990). "Same parties, new faces, realignments". Illinois Issues. Vol. 15, no. 12. Springfield, Illinois: Sangamon State University. pp. 8–11. Retrieved July 15, 2017.
- ^ Illinois Blue Book, 1993-1994. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. 1994. p. 100.
- ^ "Candidate Detail: 16th Republican Delegate: Michael V. Rotello (McCain)". Springfield, Illinois: Illinois State Board of Elections. January 19, 2000. Retrieved July 15, 2017.