John C. D'Amico
Encyclopedia
John C. D'Amico is a Democratic
member of the Illinois House of Representatives
, representing the 15th District since 2004.
in Chicago
, then attended Northeastern Illinois University
.
D'Amico joined the Chicago Department of Water in 1982 and now serves as a district foreman for the Chicago Water Department.
told reporters that some legislators were fearful of voting for his capital bill due to the threat of losing their jobs with the city of Chicago. Blagojevich told reporters: "They fear their leader, Mr. Madigan, and if Mike Madigan tells them to vote a certain way, they will tell you privately, and I've had these discussions with a couple of state reps, one of whom said, 'I'm afraid if I vote for the jobs bill I'll be fired from my job at Streets and Sanitations [sic]. I'm afraid I'll lose my job.'" The one state legislator who works at the Streets and Sanitation Department in Chicago is Rich Bradley, who told the Chicago Sun-Times
that he hadn't talked to Blagojevich in about two years. Rep. Gary Hannig
told the newspaper that Blagojevich had told House Democrats he was referring to D'Amico. When contacted, D'Amico said that Blagojevich had asked him if he feared losing his job, at which point D'Amico said that he had been in a union for 26 years and could not be fired easily, and instead he opposed the capital bill because Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley
opposed it.
He is a member of the Edgebrook Community Association, St. Edwards Athletic Advisory Committee, City Club of Chicago
, Mayfair Lions Club, Queen of All Saints Men's Club and the Edgebrook Sauganash Athletic Association.
Laurino of Chicago's 39th Ward.
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
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 15th District since 2004.
Education and career
He graduated from St. Edward Elementary School and Weber High SchoolWeber High School
Weber High School is a Utah secondary school located in Pleasant View, Utah, about 5 miles north of Ogden, Utah. It serves the residents of Pleasant View, North Ogden, Harrisville, Huntsville, Eden, and Liberty...
in Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
, then attended Northeastern Illinois University
Northeastern Illinois University
Northeastern Illinois University is a public state university located in Chicago, Illinois. The main campus is located in the community area of North Park with three additional campuses in the metropolitan area. Tracing its founding to 1867, it was first established as a separate branch of a...
.
D'Amico joined the Chicago Department of Water in 1982 and now serves as a district foreman for the Chicago Water Department.
Political career
In August 2008, Illinois Governor Rod BlagojevichRod Blagojevich
Rod R. Blagojevich is an American politician who served as the 40th Governor of Illinois from 2003 to 2009. A Democrat, Blagojevich was a State Representative before being elected to the United States House of Representatives representing parts of Chicago...
told reporters that some legislators were fearful of voting for his capital bill due to the threat of losing their jobs with the city of Chicago. Blagojevich told reporters: "They fear their leader, Mr. Madigan, and if Mike Madigan tells them to vote a certain way, they will tell you privately, and I've had these discussions with a couple of state reps, one of whom said, 'I'm afraid if I vote for the jobs bill I'll be fired from my job at Streets and Sanitations [sic]. I'm afraid I'll lose my job.'" The one state legislator who works at the Streets and Sanitation Department in Chicago is Rich Bradley, who told the Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
The Chicago Sun-Times is an American daily newspaper published in Chicago, Illinois. It is the flagship paper of the Sun-Times Media Group.-History:The Chicago Sun-Times is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the city...
that he hadn't talked to Blagojevich in about two years. Rep. Gary Hannig
Gary Hannig
Gary Hannig is Illinois's Secretary of Transportation. Hannig was previously a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 98th District from 1979 to 2009....
told the newspaper that Blagojevich had told House Democrats he was referring to D'Amico. When contacted, D'Amico said that Blagojevich had asked him if he feared losing his job, at which point D'Amico said that he had been in a union for 26 years and could not be fired easily, and instead he opposed the capital bill because Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley
Richard M. Daley
Richard Michael Daley is a United States politician, member of the national and local Democratic Party, and former Mayor of Chicago, Illinois. He was elected mayor in 1989 and reelected in 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003, and 2007. He was the longest serving Chicago mayor, surpassing the tenure of his...
opposed it.
Positions
He represents the 15th District, and serves on several committees:- Aging
- Appropriations-Public Safety
- Labor
- Elections & Campaign Reform (Vice-Chairperson
- Electric Utility Oversight
- Transportation & Motor Vehicles
- Workers' Compensation and Unemployment
- Committee of the Whole
He is a member of the Edgebrook Community Association, St. Edwards Athletic Advisory Committee, City Club of Chicago
City Club of Chicago
The City Club of Chicago is a nonpartisan, nonprofit membership organization intended to foster civic responsibility, promote public issues, and provide a forum for open political debate. Founded in 1903, it is the longest-running public policy forum in Chicago.- History :When the City Club began,...
, Mayfair Lions Club, Queen of All Saints Men's Club and the Edgebrook Sauganash Athletic Association.
Family
John D'Amico is married to Christine and has three children: Jennifer, Michelle and John. His aunt is AldermanAlderman
An alderman is a member of a municipal assembly or council in many jurisdictions founded upon English law. The term may be titular, denoting a high-ranking member of a borough or county council, a council member chosen by the elected members themselves rather than by popular vote, or a council...
Laurino of Chicago's 39th Ward.
External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative John D'Amico (D) 15th District official IL House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative John C. D'Amico (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - John C. D'Amico
- Illinois House Democrats - John C. D'Amico profile