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Charles Box 37th Mayor of Rockford 37th Mayor of Rockford, Illinois In office
1989–2001Preceded by John McNamara Succeeded by Doug Scott Personal details Born Rockford, Illinois Political party Democratic Residence Rockford, Illinois Charles Box was elected mayor of Rockford, Illinois, USA in 1989. A Democrat, Box was the first African-American Mayor elected in Rockford. Box was elected to three terms as mayor before choosing not to run in 2001. In 2006, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich appointed Box as head of the Illinois Commerce Commission.
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Preceded by
John McNamaraMayor of Rockford, IL
1989–2001Succeeded by
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