Steve Stadelman Explained

Steve Stadelman
State Senate:	Illinois
District:	34th
Term Start:	January 9, 2013
Predecessor:	Dave Syverson
Birth Date:	30 October 1960
Birth Place:	South Wayne, Wisconsin, U.S.
Party:	Democrat
Education:	University of Wisconsin, Madison (BA)

Steven Stadelman (born October 30, 1960) is an American politician and former television journalist who has been a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate since 2013, representing the 34th district. The district is based in Winnebago County and includes all or part of the municipalities of Rockford, Machesney Park, Loves Park and Cherry Valley.^[1]

Background

Stadelman is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied journalism. He was a TV reporter and anchor in the Rockford area for two decades.^[2]

State Senate

2012 election

Stadelman was endorsed by former Rockford Board of Education President Nancy Kalchbrenner and former mayors Charles Box and Doug Scott.^{[3] [4]}

Steve Stadelman defeated Winnebago County Board Member Frank Gambino to become senator for the new 34th district.^[5]

Tenure

In the Illinois General Assembly Stadelman's associated representatives are Democrat Maurice West in State House District 67 and Republican John Cabello in State House District 68.

As of July 2022, Senator Stadelman is a member of the following Illinois Senate committees:^[6]

• Appropriations - General Services Committee (SAPP-SAGS)
• Appropriations - Emergency Management Committee (SAPP-SAEM)
• Commerce Committee (SCOM)
• Credits, Deduction, and Exemptions Committee (SREV-SRCD)
• Higher Education Committee (SCHE)
• (Chairman of) Local Government Committee (SLGV)
• (Chairman of) Redistricting - Northern Illinois Committee (SRED-SRNI)
• Revenue Committee (SREV)
• (Chairman of) Revenue - Special Issues Committee (SREV-SRSI)
• Tourism and Hospitality Committee (STOU)
• Transportation Committee (STRN)

External links

• • Biography, bills and committees at the 98th Illinois General Assembly
  • By session: 98th

Notes and References

1. Web site: Map – 2011 IL State Senate District 34. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121108043327/http://www.precinctmaps.com/maps/GA/Senate2011/senate34.pdf. November 8, 2012.
2. Web site: Chicago Tribune Candidate Profile. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121030172847/http://elections.chicagotribune.com/editorial/steven-steve-stadelman/. October 30, 2012.
3. Web site: Stadelman for State Senate Official Endorsements. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20121213040340/http://stadelmanforsenate.com/stevessupporters/. December 13, 2012.
4. Web site: Letter to the Editor – Rockford Register Star. dead. https://archive.today/20130201215815/http://www.rrstar.com/elections/letters/x1826359684/Letter-Former-Rockford-mayors-endorse-Steve-Stadelman. February 1, 2013.
5. Web site: Rockford Register Star – Election Night Report. dead. https://archive.today/20130201134630/http://www.rrstar.com/news/x2053819741/Election-2012-Steve-Stadelman-claims-state-Senate-seat. February 1, 2013.
6. Web site: Illinois General Assembly - Senator Committees . 2022-07-04 . ilga.gov.