Michael K. Smith (Illinois politician)

For other people named Michael Smith, see Michael Smith (disambiguation).
Michael K. Smith
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 91st district
In office
January 1995 (1995-January) – January 2011 (2011-January)
Preceded by Thomas J. Homer[1]
Succeeded by Michael D. Unes
Personal details
Born (1966-05-23)May 23, 1966
Canton, Illinois
Died August 9, 2014(2014-08-09) (aged 48)
Canton, Illinois
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Donna
Residence Canton, Illinois
Alma mater Bradley University (B.A.)
Religion Roman Catholic

Michael K. Smith (May 23, 1966 – August 9, 2014) was a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 91st District from 1995 until 2011.[2]

He was defeated in his bid for re-election in the 2010 general election by Michael D. Unes, then a member of the City Council of East Peoria, Illinois, who was re-elected to that seat in the 2012 general election. Since mid-2011, he has served as a member of the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board. He was confirmed for a permanent seat on the Board by the Illinois State Senate on a vote of 33-21. He was sponsored for the post by Illinois State Senator David Koehler, D-Peoria, who had served in the Illinois State Legislature alongside then-Representative Smith.[3] He died on August 9, 2014 of a heart attack.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "More Illinois House Endorsements - Chicago Tribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. 1994-10-20. Retrieved 2014-08-10.
  2. ↑ "Representative Michael K. Smith (D) - Previous General Assembly (96th) 91st District". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 2014-04-11.
  3. ↑ "State Senate confirms Flider, Smith appointments - News - Journal Star - Peoria, IL". Pjstar.com. 2012-11-28. Retrieved 2014-08-10.
  4. ↑ Chris Kaergard (1974-08-08). "Former state Rep. Mike Smith remembered as 'good soul' - News - Journal Star - Peoria, IL". Pjstar.com. Retrieved 2014-08-10.


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