Fred Crespo is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 44th district since 2007. This district lies entirely within Cook County and includes all of Streamwood, approximately half of Hoffman Estates and Hanover Park, and portions of Schaumburg, Elgin, and Bartlett.
Fred Crespo | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 44th district | |
| Assumed office January 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Terry R. Parke |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Dorothy |
| Residence(s) | Hoffman Estates, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Loyola University |
| Profession | licensed real estate agent |
Early life, education and career
editCrespo attended Loyola University, Chicago.[1]
Illinois General Assembly
editCrespo has been a member of the following Legislative Committees:
Achievements
editCrespo provided assistance for the construction of the much-needed Alexian Brothers Women's and Children's Hospital in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.
Crespo worked with the Village of Hoffman Estates to secure funding for a full interchange at Interstate 90 and Barrington Road which, when completed in 2016, will improve both economic opportunities for the area as well as life-safety conditions for the region.
Crespo worked collaboratively with the Village of Hanover Park, Harper Community College and Elgin Community College to open the Work and Education Center in Hanover Park in 2014.[3]
In 2018, then-Governor-elect J. B. Pritzker appointed Crespo to the Educational Success transition committee, which is responsible for state education policy.[4]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Crispo | 10,292 | 52.33 | |
| Republican | Terry R. Parke (incumbent) | 9,377 | 47.67 | |
| Total votes | 19,669 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Crespo (incumbent) | 22,323 | 68.34 | |
| Republican | Margaret M. "Peggy" Brothman | 10,344 | 31.66 | |
| Total votes | 32,667 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Crespo (incumbent) | 11,321 | 53.38 | |
| Republican | Billie D. Roth | 9,886 | 46.62 | |
| Total votes | 21,207 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Crespo (incumbent) | 19,808 | 63.85 | |
| Republican | Joann Franzen | 11,217 | 36.15 | |
| Total votes | 31,025 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Crespo (incumbent) | 10,715 | 54.72 | |
| Republican | Ramiro Jaurez | 8,866 | 45.28 | |
| Total votes | 19,581 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Crespo (incumbent) | 22,102 | 62.79 | |
| Republican | Katy Dolan Baumer | 13,098 | 37.21 | |
| Total votes | 35,200 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Crespo (incumbent) | 18,028 | 65.59 | |
| Republican | Katy Dolan Baumer | 9,459 | 34.41 | |
| Total votes | 27,487 | 100.0 | ||
Awards and recognition
editCrespo was recognized with the Illinois Office of Tourism Lincoln Award for his commitment to economic development in the State of Illinois.
Crespo has been recognized for his ongoing commitment and contributions to mental health concerns with the Legislator of the Year Award from the Illinois Psychological Association, the Illinois Hero Award from the National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Legislator of the Year Award from the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). Women In Need Growing Stronger (WINGS) recognized Crespo for his efforts to end domestic violence, including his strong support for Civil Order of Protection laws in the State.[3]
Personal life
editCrespo and his wife Dorothy have two children.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Representative Fred Crespo's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
- ^ Crespo, Fred (October 22, 2015). "Press Release: Crespo Education Committee Appointment" (PDF). State Representative Fred Crespo. Retrieved 2015-12-30.
- ^ a b Crespo, Fred. "State Rep Crespo Biography".
- ^ Miller, Rich (November 27, 2018). "Pritzker transition announces Educational Success Committee". Capitol Fax. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ "Election Results 2006 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Election Results 2008 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ^ "Election Results 2010 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Election Results 2012 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Election Results 2014 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Election Results 2016 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.[permanent dead link]
External links
edit- Representative Fred Crespo (D) 44th District at the Illinois General Assembly
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Representative Fred Crespo constituency site
- Rep. Fred Crespo at Illinois House Democrats
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