- Arthur Turner
Infobox State Representative
name=Arthur Turner
state_house=Illinois
state=Illinois
district=9th
term=2001 -
preceded=
succeeded=Incumbent
date of birth=birth date and age|1950|12|02
place of birth=Chicago, Illinois
date of death=
place of death=
spouse=Rosalyn
profession=
religion=
party=Democratic|Arthur L. Turner is a Democratic member of the
Illinois House of Representatives , representing the 9th District since1981 , and serving as the Deputy Majority Leader.Early life
Turner holds a B.S. from
Illinois State University in business administration. Turner earned his master’s degree in social justice and then went to work as an investigator for the Cook County States’ Attorney.State Representative
As a member of the
Illinois House of Representatives , Turner is a member of two committees, the Committee of the Whole and Rules. As a State Representative, Turner has promoted fair housing legislation. He spearheaded a trust fund to buy and renovate housing to make affordable units available to low-income families. The Fund averages about $18 million per year and helps families statewide. Turner also supported tougher restrictions when deciding whether a repeat domestic violence abuser should be let out on bail.Personal life
Representative Turner and his wife have two sons and reside in the neighborhood of
North Lawndale, Chicago . He was born and raised there and lives a half a block away from his childhood home.References
* Galarza, April. "Community leader Bland takes on Turner in 9th House District," "
The Gazette (Chicago) ," Nov. 3, 2006.External links
* [http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?MemberID=1200 Illinois General Assembly - Representative Arthur L. Turner (D) 9th District] official IL House website
** [http://www.ilga.gov/house/RepBills.asp?MemberID=1200 Bills] [http://www.ilga.gov/house/RepCommittees.asp?MemberID=1200 Committees]
* [http://www.museum.state.il.us/exhibits/athome/1950/voices/turner/index.html IL State Legislature's Online History]
* [http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=BS024507 Project Vote Smart - Representative Arthur L. Turner (IL)] profile
*"Follow the Money" - Arthur L Turner
** [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200614&c=417432 2006] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200414&c=396025 2004] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200214&c=18766 2002] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200014&c=355567 2000] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=199814&c=355152 1998] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=199614&c=354741 1996] campaign contributions
* [http://www.housedem.state.il.us/members/turnera/index.htm Illinois House Democrats - Arthur L. Turner] profile
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