Written by Senate Democratic Caucus Staff Thursday, 02 February 2012 11:06
State Senator Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) continues her push to increase Illinois’ minimum wage with Senate Bill 1565. According to a recent Economic Policy Institute report, increasing Illinois’ minimum wage would help working families and give a much-needed boost to the State’s economy.
This week, faith leaders from communities statewide and members of the Raise Illinois coalition held a rally in the Capitol’s rotunda to show their support for the legislation during the first week of the 2012 spring legislative session in Springfield. Senator Lightford spoke at the rally about her continued support for the increase and about some of the challenges they face in seeking its passage.
Senator Lightford Menu
4th District
Assistant Majority Leader
Years served: 1998 - Present (Senate)
Committee assignments: Committee of the Whole; Labor; Education; Executive; Financial Institutions; Redistricting; Executive Subcommittee on Amendment; Subcommittee on State & Local Govt. (Sub-Chairperson); Subcommittee on Charter Schools (Sub-Chairperson); Subcommittee on Payday Loans (Sub-Chairperson).
Biography: Born May 10, 1968, in Chicago; B.A., public communications & human relations, Western Illinois University; Master's in public administration, University of Illinois at Springfield. Village of Maywood Trustee 1997-2003; State Government Employee - IL Secretary of State, IL Department of Corrections, IL Central Management Services. Resides in Maywood with son, Isaiah.