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Rita Mayfield

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Won the General, 2022 Illinois State House District 60

Illinois State House, District 60 (2010 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Rita Mayfield
  • Gender:
    Female
  • Birth Place:
    Waukegan, IL
  • Home City:
    Waukegan, IL
  • Family:
    Husband: Wesley; 2 Children: Ruben, Iyana
Personal Details

Rita Mayfield is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 60. Mayfield was first appointed to the chamber in 2010. Mayfield is running for re-election in 2018. The primary election took place on March 20, 2018. The general election is being held on November 6, 2018.

Mayfield earned her B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Columbia College and her M.S. in Management/Organization Behavior from Benedictine University.

Education

  • MS, Management/Organization Behavior, Benedictine University, 2003-2004, Grade Point Average of 3.9
  • BS, Computer Information Systems, Columbia College, 1998-2002, Grade Point Average of 3.7

Professional Experience

  • MS, Management/Organization Behavior, Benedictine University, 2003-2004, Grade Point Average of 3.9
  • BS, Computer Information Systems, Columbia College, 1998-2002, Grade Point Average of 3.7
  • Manager, Workforce Department, Goodwill Industries of Southeast Wisconsin, Incorporated, 2008-present
  • Planned Care Coordinator, Lake County Health Department, 2005-2008
  • Senior Business System Analyst, Pace Bus, Regional Transportation Authority, 1989-2005

Political Experience

  • MS, Management/Organization Behavior, Benedictine University, 2003-2004, Grade Point Average of 3.9
  • BS, Computer Information Systems, Columbia College, 1998-2002, Grade Point Average of 3.7
  • Manager, Workforce Department, Goodwill Industries of Southeast Wisconsin, Incorporated, 2008-present
  • Planned Care Coordinator, Lake County Health Department, 2005-2008
  • Senior Business System Analyst, Pace Bus, Regional Transportation Authority, 1989-2005
  • Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 60, 2010-present
  • Former Vice President, Waukegan Board of Education
  • Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 60, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Adoption Reform Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Aging Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Appropriations for Human Services Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Biotechnology Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Business and Occupational Licenses Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Cities and Villages Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Community College Access and Affordability Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Counties and Townships Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Criminal Judiciary Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Elementary and Secondary Education Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Elementary and Secondary Education on Licensing, Administration and Oversight Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Health and Healthcare Disparities Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Public Utilities Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Small Business Empowerment and Workforce Development Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Firearms and Firearm Safety, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Sex Offenses and Sex Offender Registration, Illinois State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Appropriations for Elementary and Secondary Education

Member, Appropriations for Public Safety

Vice Chair, Community College Access and Affordability

Vice Chair, Consumer Protection

Member, Judiciary-Civil

Member, Labor and Commerce

Member, Prescription Drug Affordability

Member, Subcommittee on Commercial Law

Member, Subcommittee on Family Law

Chair, Subcommittee on Job Growth, Preservation and Training

Member, Subcommittee on Minority and Disadvantage Analysis

Chair, Subcommittee on Special Issues in Appropriations for Elementary and Secondary Education

Member, Subcommittee on Workforce Development

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MS, Management/Organization Behavior, Benedictine University, 2003-2004, Grade Point Average of 3.9
  • BS, Computer Information Systems, Columbia College, 1998-2002, Grade Point Average of 3.7
  • Manager, Workforce Department, Goodwill Industries of Southeast Wisconsin, Incorporated, 2008-present
  • Planned Care Coordinator, Lake County Health Department, 2005-2008
  • Senior Business System Analyst, Pace Bus, Regional Transportation Authority, 1989-2005
  • Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 60, 2010-present
  • Former Vice President, Waukegan Board of Education
  • Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 60, 2018, 2020
  • Founding Member, Citizens Organized for School Leadership Accountability (COSLA)
  • Volunteer Financial Instructor, Habitat for Humanity
  • Member, Harbor Lites Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
  • Member, New Way of Life Church of God In Christ
  • Former Member, Waukegan Schools Foundation Board

Other Info

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

As your representative, my committment to you is to always endeavor to do what is best for our community and fight for every person in it. There will be tough choices to be made and I will always make them with you in mind. It is an honor to represent you.

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