Pamela J. Althoff is a Republican

Republican Party (United States)

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 Illinois State Senator

Illinois Senate

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, representing the 32nd District since her appointment in March 2003.

Early life, education and career

Althoff was born November 22, in Chicago. Bachelor’s Degree in Education at Illinois State University

Illinois State University

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 in 1975; Master’s Degree in Education at Northeastern Illinois University

Northeastern Illinois University

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 in 1978. She was the mayor and city clerk for the City of McHenry, Illinois

McHenry, Illinois

McHenry is a city in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. In 2005, its population was estimated to be 24,631. McHenry was at one time the county seat of McHenry County...

. She was a Special Education teacher from 1975 to 1981; Assistant Administrator with the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, 1980–1982; Sales and Marketing Representative Kepper, Tupper and Company, 1982–1994; McHenry City Clerk/Collector, 1994–2001; McHenry City Mayor, 2001–2003 and Office Manager for Hey and Associates, Inc., 2002-2003.

Illinois Senate

Committees on Appropriations II, (minority spokesperson); Local Government, Appropriations I; Transportation; Domestic Violence Task Force; Local Government Task Force; Violent Crime Advisory Commission as well as deficit reduction, Labor, and Higher Education committees.

She has championed legislation to increase open space, expand the agricultural industry and promote improved statewide economic growth. She is a proponent of improving the business/job climate of Illinois, obtaining equitable education funding reform, tax reforms and senior health issues.

Personal life

Member MCC Foundation Board, 2001–present; Community Development Block Grant Board, 2001–present; Secretary/Treasurer McHenry Council of Governments, 2001–present; Board Member McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, 1994–2003; Executive Board Member McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, 1996–2002; Co-Chair MCC Friends of the Foundation, 2001–2002; Co-Chair McHenry Country Conservation Referendum, 2000–2001; Executive Board Member McHenry Area Economic Development Commission, 1994–2001; Director Fox Waterway Agency, 1999–2001; Program Chair Kiwanis Club, 1998–2001; Secretary/Treasurer McHenry DARE Parents Organization, 1998–2001; Legislative Committee Member Municipal Clerks Association, 1995–2001; Member League of Women Voters, 1996–2001; Secretary of the Northwest Community Arts Council, 1984–1986; Board Officer Orchard Beach Homeowners Association, 1982–1986; Member National Education Association, 1975-1981.

External links

• Senator Pamela Althoff official website
• Illinois General Assembly - Senator Pamela J. Althoff (R) 32nd District official IL Senate website
  • Bills, Committees
• Profile at Illinois State Senate Republicans