Ruth Munson
Encyclopedia
Ruth Munson was a Republican
member of the Illinois House of Representatives
, representing the 43rd district from 2002 until 2009. The district includes portions of Elgin
, Carpentersville
, East Dundee
and South Elgin
.
She served on the following committees: Committee on Whole, Computer Technology, Appropriations-Human Services, Elementary and Secondary Education, Insurance, Bio Technology, Tollway Oversight, International Trade & Commerce and Pension Funds Management.
As the founder of a small software development
firm, Rep. Munson brought more than 2 decades of technology and business experience to the forefront of the Illinois General Assembly. Her legislative priorities included combating identity theft, job creation, improving access to healthcare, keeping families safe from gangs and enhancing education for all students.
Rep. Munson received a BA in Political Science
from Northern Illinois University
in 1981. She was elected to the Elgin City Council in 1999. There, Rep. Munson served on the Economic Development Council and Technology Action Team. During her tenure as councilwoman, Elgin revitalized its Center City, expanded its recreational facilities, lowered crime and gang-related activity, and increased economic development.
Ethnically, she is of Armenian heritage.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
member of the Illinois House of Representatives
Illinois House of Representatives
The Illinois House of Representatives is the lower house of the Illinois General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Illinois. The body was created by the first Illinois Constitution adopted in 1818. The state House of Representatives is made of 118 representatives elected from...
, representing the 43rd district from 2002 until 2009. The district includes portions of Elgin
Elgin, Illinois
Elgin is a city in northern Illinois located roughly northwest of Chicago on the Fox River. Most of Elgin lies within Kane County, Illinois, with a portion in Cook County, Illinois...
, Carpentersville
Carpentersville, Illinois
Carpentersville is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States. The population was 30,586 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Carpentersville is located at ....
, East Dundee
East Dundee, Illinois
East Dundee is a village in Kane County with a small section in Cook County. The population was 2,955 at the 2000 census.-Geography:East Dundee is located at ....
and South Elgin
South Elgin, Illinois
South Elgin is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States. The population was 16,100 at the 2000 census, and estimated to be 20,758 as of 2005. In July 2007, Money magazine named South Elgin as 82 of 100 entries in its "America's Best Places To Live" edition.- Geography :South Elgin is...
.
She served on the following committees: Committee on Whole, Computer Technology, Appropriations-Human Services, Elementary and Secondary Education, Insurance, Bio Technology, Tollway Oversight, International Trade & Commerce and Pension Funds Management.
As the founder of a small software development
Software development
Software development is the development of a software product...
firm, Rep. Munson brought more than 2 decades of technology and business experience to the forefront of the Illinois General Assembly. Her legislative priorities included combating identity theft, job creation, improving access to healthcare, keeping families safe from gangs and enhancing education for all students.
Rep. Munson received a BA in Political Science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
from Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University is a state university and research institution located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P...
in 1981. She was elected to the Elgin City Council in 1999. There, Rep. Munson served on the Economic Development Council and Technology Action Team. During her tenure as councilwoman, Elgin revitalized its Center City, expanded its recreational facilities, lowered crime and gang-related activity, and increased economic development.
Ethnically, she is of Armenian heritage.
External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Ruth Munson (R) 43rd District Illinois House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Ruth Munson (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - Ruth Munson
- GlassHouse Ruth Munson blog
- Ruth Munson campaign website
- Women's Voices Illinois Illinois women legislators