Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Explained

Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
State House:Illinois
District:22nd
Term Start:February 25, 2021
Predecessor:Edward Guerra Kodatt
Party:Democratic
Education:Roosevelt University (BA)

Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 22nd district since February 25, 2021. The 22nd district, located in the Chicago area, includes parts of Bedford Park and Burbank and includes all or parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Archer Heights, Ashburn, Brighton Park, Chicago Lawn, Clearing, Gage Park, Garfield Ridge, West Elsdon, and West Lawn.[1] [2]

Early life, education, and career

Guerrero-Cuellar grew up in South Lawndale, Chicago in Little Village and later in West Lawn, Chicago. She is the daughter of immigrant parents who originated from the state of Puebla in Mexico.[3]

Illinois House of Representatives

Guerrero-Cuellar was appointed by the Democratic Party to replace Edward Guerra Kodatt in the Illinois House of Representatives who resigned after three days in office. Kodatt was appointed to the Illinois General Assembly when Michael Madigan resigned from the Illinois General Assembly. Guerrero-Cuellar was sworn into office on February 25, 2021.[4] [5]

As of July 3, 2022, Representative Guerrero-Cuellar is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: STATE LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: State House District 22 (Illinois). 2013-05-19. 2021-02-26. United States Census Bureau.
  2. Web site: Boundaries - Community Areas (current). City of Chicago. February 26, 2021.
  3. Barlow. Sarah E.. Biographies of New House Members. First Reading. 36. 1. 3. Illinois General Assembly. December 4, 2022.
  4. News: New Mike Madigan replacement Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar sworn in after Edward Guerra Kodatt resigns. Wall. Craig. February 25, 2021. February 26, 2021. WLS-TV.
  5. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/angelica-guerrero-cuellar-chosen-as-madigans-replacement-in-22nd-district/ar-BB1e1qqe Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar chosen as Madigan's replacement in 22nd district
  6. Web site: Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees . 2022-07-03 . ilga.gov.