Naomi Jakobsson

Naomi Jakobsson
Naomi D. Jakobsson
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 103rd district
In office
2003 -
Personal details
Born September 28, 1941 (1941-09-28) (age 70)
Somerville, New Jersey
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Eric

Naomi D. Jakobsson is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, who has represented the 103rd District since 2003. The 103rd District encompasses Urbana, and Champaign Illinois.[1]

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Early life

Jakobsson earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1977 and went on to earn her Master's Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language in December 1979 from the same institution.[2] From 1979 to 1984 she worked as an English as a Second Language teacher for the Urbana School District.

Public service

Jakobsson began her public career in 1984, when she was elected Champaign County Recorder of Deeds. She would serve as Champaign County Recorder of Deeds from 1984 to 1996. From 1996 to 1998 she served as the Executive Director of A Woman's Fund, a domestic violence shelter, and from 1999 to 2002 she worked for the University YMCA and the University YWCA first as Development Officer and then as Executive Director.[3] As of 2002 Jakobsson served on the board of the Illinois Children's Home and Aid Society, as the Urbana Human Relations Commissioner, and on the board of the Champaign County Habitat for Humanity.[2]

State Representative

Naomi was elected to represent the 103rd District in 2002.[3] Jakobsson Chairs the House Human Services Committee. Additionally, she serves on the House Committees for Higher Education, Adoption Reform, Appropriations - Elementary and Secondary Education, and Appropriations - Higher Education.[4] As a legislator Naomi has been active in sponsoring and supporting legislation that concerns the University of Illinois, the environment, and women's health.[5] She voted against HB 148.

Personal life

Naomi is married and is the mother of eight children.[2]

External links

References

  1. ^ Illinois House District #103 Map
  2. ^ a b c Naomi's Background
  3. ^ a b Illinois House Democrats Naomi Jakobsson Homepage
  4. ^ Illinois House Democrats List of Committees
  5. ^ Illinois House Democrats List of Sponsored Bills

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