| Maurice West | |
| State House: | Illinois |
| District: | 67th |
| Term Start: | January 9, 2019 |
| Predecessor: | Litesa Wallace |
| Birth Date: | 20 June 1985 |
| Birth Place: | Elgin, Illinois, U.S. |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Spouse: | Leslie West |
| Education: | Illinois College (BS) Chicago School of Professional Psychology (MA) |
Maurice A. West II is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 67th district. West took office on January 9, 2019. The 67th district includes portions of the City of Rockford.[1]
West won a four-person primary against Angela Fellars, Valeri DeCastris, and Gerald Albert.[2] Prior to his election to the Illinois House of Representatives, West ran for Rockford City Council in 2013 and the Rock Valley College board of trustees in 2015.[3]
West was a member of the Community Action Agency Board since his appointment by then-mayor Larry Morrissey. He was the director of career development at Rockford University. West has a Bachelor of Science in psychology and sociology from Illinois College and a Master of Arts in industrial and organizational psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.[4]
As of July 3, 2022, Representative West is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[5]