Robyn Gabel Explained

Robyn Gabel
Office:Majority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives
Term Start:January 11, 2023
Predecessor:Greg Harris
State House1:Illinois
District1:18th
Term Start1:April 19, 2010
Predecessor1:Julie Hamos
Birth Date:7 February 1953
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Children:1
Education:Beloit College (BA)
University of Illinois, Chicago (MPH)
Loyola University Chicago (MJur)

Robyn Gabel (born February 7, 1953) is the Majority Leader of the Illinois House of Representatives. A Democrat, she has represented the 18th District since April 19, 2010.[1] [2] [3] The district includes the suburbs of Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Northbrook, Northfield, Winnetka and Glencoe.

Early life and career

Gabel has a Bachelor of Arts from Beloit College, a Master of Science in Public Health from University of Illinois Chicago's School of Public Health, and a Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law from Loyola University of Chicago. From 1988 to 2010 she was the executive director of the Illinois Maternal and Child Health Coalition.[4] On March 16, 2009, she was appointed to the Commission on the Elimination of Poverty.[5] The Commission was established to address poverty in Illinois consistent with international human rights standards.[6]

Illinois House of Representatives

Gabel was appointed to the Illinois House of Representatives in April 2010 after Representative Julie Hamos was made Director of the Department of Healthcare and Family Services,[4] and she won election to the seat that fall, and reelection every two years. In 2018, Gov. J. B. Pritzker appointed Gabel to Powering Illinois’ Future transition committee, which is responsible for infrastructure and clean energy policies.[7]

As of July 3, 2022, Representative Gabel is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[8]

On January 13, 2023, House Speaker Chris Welch named Gable the House Majority Leader. She succeeds Greg Harris in the position.[9]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jan Schakowsky and Robyn Gabel win midterm re-election by wide margins. Wong. Alex. dailynorthwestern.com. 7 November 2018 . en-US. 2018-12-02.
  2. News: Robyn Gabel wins 18th District Illinois House seat. Chicago Sun-Times. 2018-12-02. en.
  3. News: 18th District Illinois House Election Results: Gabel Defeats Cho. 2018-11-06. Evanston, IL Patch. 2018-12-02. en-US.
  4. Web site: Miller. David R.. Biographies of New House Members. First Reading. Illinois Legislative Research Unit. November 15, 2010. 24. 2. February 14, 2019. 3.
  5. Web site: Wolff. Jonathan P.. 40188 Elimination of Poverty, Commission on the. Expiration and Vacancy Report for the Governor of Illinois. Illinois Legislative Research Unit. October 31, 2018. December 17, 2018. 37.
  6. Web site: Gruber. Amanda. Publication 425: State Board and Commission Descriptions. Illinois Legislative Research Unit. August 1, 2018. December 14, 2018. 155.
  7. News: Miller. Rich. Pritzker transition unveils Powering Illinois' Future Committee. November 26, 2018. Capitol Fax. November 26, 2018.
  8. Web site: Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees . 2022-07-03 . ilga.gov.
  9. Web site: Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » *** UPDATED x1 - HGOP Leadership announced *** Rep. Robyn Gabel named Majority Leader, Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth will be new chief budgeteer . 2023-01-13 . capitolfax.com.