Elga L. Jefferies
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Elga L. Jefferies was appointed to serve as the 26th District Representative to the Illinois House of Representatives in June 2006 after the death of the former Representative, Lovana "Lou" Jones. Jefferies won election in her own right Nov. 7, 2006. The district is located in Chicago, Illinois.
The three main issues on her agenda are healthcare, education, and affordable housing. She is extremely interested in mental health issues and wants to help dropouts and others who did not graduate high school continue their educations.
Jefferies has been involved in community activities since her young adult years in organizations such as the Palmer House for Boys, the Near North Organization, Operation P.U.S.H., the Taks Force for Black Empowerment, the National Democratic Organization, and the Bronzeville Merchants Association and as Deputy Mayor of Bronzeville.
[edit] References
- Steponenaite, Gabija. "Jefferies ready for full term," The Gazette (Chicago), Nov. 3, 2006.
[edit] External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Elga L. Jefferies (D) 26th District official IL House website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Elga L. Jefferies (IL) profile
