Todd Stroger
Todd H. Stroger (born January 14, 1963) is the former president of the Cook County, Illinois Board and a former alderman for the 8th Ward in Chicago. Stroger is a member of the Democratic Party. In 2001, he was appointed to the Chicago City Council by Richard M. Daley. He is the son of John Stroger who served as Cook County Board president for 12 years until his death.
Todd H. Stroger | |
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| President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners | |
| In office December 4, 2006 – December 6, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Bobbie L. Steele |
| Succeeded by | Toni Preckwinkle |
| City of Chicago Alderman | |
| In office September 5, 2001 – December 4, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Lorraine Dixon |
| Succeeded by | Michelle A. Harris |
| Constituency | 8th Ward, Chicago |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 31st district | |
| In office 1992–2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 14, 1963 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois |
| Occupation | Politician |
On February 2, 2010, Stroger finished last in the Democratic primary for President of the Cook County Board behind Dorothy A. Brown, Terrence J. O'Brien and Toni Preckwinkle (who won the primary), putting him in a lame duck stage for the remainder of his board presidency. Preckwinkle would go on to win the general election and assume office on December 6, 2010.
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