Kelly Cassidy | |
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
| Assumed office May 16, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Osterman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1967 or 1968 (age 56–57) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | Campaign website Official Twitter |
Kelly Cassidy (born 1967/1968)[1] is an American politician from Chicago. She is a Democrat and a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. She was appointed to represent the 14th district, on Chicago's North Side, in April 2011 following incumbent Harry Osterman's election to the Chicago City Council. She took office on May 16, 2011.[2] Most notably Kelly Cassidy was the chief sponsor of House Bill 1438, making Illinois the first state to legalize the Adult-Use of Cannabis through legislature as opposed to a ballot measure.
- ^ Sfondeles, Tina (July 2, 2019). "Kelly Cassidy — 'in the game' to win". The Chicago Sun-Times.
Cassidy, 51, has been a legislator since 2011. The Florida native — the youngest of seven children — first got a job with the Chicago chapter of the National Organization for Women, ultimately taking a job with Illinois Senate President John Cullerton.
- ^ "Kelly Cassidy becomes Illinois' third LGBT legislator". ChicagoPride.com. May 16, 2011. Archived from the original on May 18, 2011.