Naomi D. Jakobsson

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name=Naomi D. Jakobsson


state_house=Illinois
state=Illinois
district=103rd
term=2003 -
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succeeded=Incumbent
date of birth=birth date and age|1941|09|28
place of birth=Somerville, New Jersey
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spouse=Eric
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party=Democratic|

Naomi D. Jakobsson is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 103rd District since 2003. The 103rd District encompasses Urbana, and Champaign Illinois. [ [http://www.housedem.state.il.us/members/jakobssonn/district.htm Illinois House District #103 Map] ]

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. [ [http://clients.ecampaigning.com/jakobsson/background.htm Naomi's Background] ] 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 would serve as the Executive Director of A Women's Fund, a domestic violence shelter, and from 1999 to 2002 she would work for the University YMCA and the University YWCA first as Development Officer and then as Executive Director. [ [http://www.housedem.state.il.us/members/jakobssonn/ Illinois House Democrats Naomi Jakobsson Homepage] ] As of 2002 Naomi served on the board of the Illinois Children's Home and Aid Society, served as the Urbana Human Relations Commissioner, and served on the board of the Champaign County Habitat for Humanity. [ [http://clients.ecampaigning.com/jakobsson/background.htm Naomi's Background] ]

State Representative

Naomi was elected to represent the 103rd District in 2002. [ [http://www.housedem.state.il.us/members/jakobssonn/ Illinois House Democrats Naomi Jakobsson Homepage] ] Jakobsson currently 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. [ [http://www.housedem.state.il.us/members/jakobssonn/committees.htm Illinois House Democrats List of Committees] ] As a legislator Naomi has been active in sponsoring and supporting legislation that concerns the University of Illinois , the environment, and women's health. [ [http://www.housedem.state.il.us/members/jakobssonn/committees.htm Illinois House Democrats List of Sponsored Bills] ]

Personal life

Naomi is married and is the mother of 8 children. [ [http://clients.ecampaigning.com/jakobsson/background.htm Naomi's Background] ]

External links

* [http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?MemberID=1250 Illinois General Assembly - Representative Naomi D. Jakobsson (D) 103rd District] official IL House website
** [http://www.ilga.gov/house/RepBills.asp?MemberID=1250 Bills] [http://www.ilga.gov/house/RepCommittees.asp?MemberID=1250 Committees]
* [http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=9626 Project Vote Smart - Representative Naomi D. Jakobsson (IL)] profile
*"Follow the Money" - Naomi D. Jakobsson
** [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200614&c=417290 2006] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200414&c=395901 2004] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200214&c=18621 2002] campaign contributions
* [http://www.housedem.state.il.us/members/jakobssonn/index.htm Illinois House Democrats - Naomi D. Jakobsson] profile [http://www.naomijakobssonfor103.com/index.html Naomi Jakobsson campaign site] campaign site

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