- John P. Daley
John P. Daley is the 11th Ward Democratic Commiteeman in
Chicago ,Illinois , a member of theCook County Board of Commissioners (11th District), and the Chair of the Cook County Board Audit and Finance Committee.He is the son of
Richard J. Daley andEleanor "Sis" Daley , brother ofRichard M. Daley andWilliam M. Daley , husband of Mary Lou Daley, father of John R., Michael, and Christine Daley.He is a former
Illinois State Senator, Illinois State Representative, and school teacher.During his service as Cook County Commissioner, Mr. Daley voted for a 1 point tax increase which pushed Chicago's sales tax rate above every major city in the US. As a result, the Chicago Tribune has called for the voters of Cook County to vote against John Daley in the next election.
References
* Bike, William S., and Valentino, Mark J. "Gloves off in 11th Commissioner race," "Gazette Magazine," Nov. 3, 2006.
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