Douglas P. Scott
Douglas P. Scott | |
|---|---|
| 38th Mayor of Rockford | |
| In office May 2001 – May 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Box |
| Succeeded by | Larry Morrissey |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 67th district | |
| In office January 1995 – April 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Paula J. Raschke-Lind |
| Succeeded by | Charles E. Jefferson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 17, 1960 Rockford, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Tammy Scott |
| Alma mater | University of Tulsa (BA) Marquette University (JD) |
Douglas P. Scott (born July 17, 1960)[1] is an American politician and current chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission. He has served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, mayor of Rockford, Illinois, and as director the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Early life and career
Douglas P. Scott was born on January 17, 1960 in Rockford, Illinois. He graduated with honors from the University of Tulsa in 1982 and graduated cum laude from Marquette University Law School in 1985. His legal career included time as the city attorney for the City of Rockford, Illinois.[2]
Illinois House of Representatives
Scott was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives from the 67th district in 1994.[2] In 1995, he joined the newly created "Illinois New Democratic Caucus," a group that billed itself as the state version of the Democratic Leadership Council.[3] In 1999, he was the chair of the House Committee on Urban Revitalization.[4] After being elected mayor of Rockford, he was succeeded by Charles E. Jefferson.[5]
Mayor of Rockford
He was elected mayor after Charles Box declined to seek another term. served one term from 2001 to 2005. He implemented Rockford's citywide recycling program along with a program to collect used animal fats, engine oil and hazardous waste.[1] He lost reelection in 2005 in a rematch with Larry Morrissey.[6]
Post-mayoral political career
Scott was appointed to head the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency[7] after losing his mayoral reelection bid in 2005. On March 3, 2011, Governor Pat Quinn nominated Scott to succeed Manny Flores as the chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission for a term starting March 3, 2011 and ending January 20, 2014.[8] He was confirmed by the Illinois Senate on March 31, 2011.[9] He was not reappointed by Governor Bruce Rauner. He returned to the commission under Governor J. B. Pritzker on June 20, 2023.[10]
References
- ^ a b "E.P.A. Profile". Illinois EPA. Archived from the original on September 4, 2009. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
- ^ a b Hrbak, Jack (ed.). Illinois Blue Book 1995-1996. p. 99. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
- ^ Halperin, Jennifer (March 1995). "At the Capitol it's never too soon to plan the next campaign". Illinois Issues. 21 (5). Springfield, Illinois: University of Illinois Springfield: 26. ISSN 0738-9663. Archived from the original on December 16, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2025 – via Northern Illinois University Libraries.
- ^ Simpson, Burnie (December 1999). "Art gets the credit for the new energy in Chicago". Illinois Issues. 25 (1). Springfield, Illinois: University of Illinois Springfield: 7. ISSN 0738-9663. Retrieved April 21, 2025 – via Northern Illinois University Libraries.
- ^ Whelpley, Rodd (June 2001). "Dems pick new rep for Rockford". Illinois Issues. 27 (6). Springfield, Illinois: University of Illinois Springfield: 26. ISSN 0738-9663. Archived from the original on February 22, 2025. Retrieved April 21, 2025 – via Northern Illinois University Libraries.
- ^ Hagerty, Jim. "Mayor Larry Morrissey leaving office". Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
- ^ "Governor Blagojevich Names Doug Scott As New IEPA Director". Summer 2005. Archived from the original on January 15, 2015. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- ^ Quinn, Pat (March 1, 2011). "Appointment Message No. 28" (PDF). Letter to Illinois Senate. Springfield, Illinois: Journal of the Illinois Senate. 97 (11): 12. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ "Executive Session" (PDF). Journal of the Illinois Senate. 97 (24): 38. March 31, 2011. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ Adams, Andrew (July 17, 2023). "Doug Scott, an architect of Illinois' climate policy, takes gavel of state's utility regulatory commission". Capitol News Illinois. Retrieved April 22, 2025.