Antonio Munoz (politician)
| Antonio Munoz | |
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| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 1st district |
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Assumed office January 13, 1999 |
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| Preceded by | Jesús "Chuy" García |
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February 18, 1964 Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Patricia Muñoz |
Antonio Munoz (born February 18, 1964) is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 1st District since 1999. The 1st district includes all or parts of Garfield Ridge, Archer Heights, West Elsdon, Brighton Park, Gage Park, Chicago Lawn, New City, McKinley Park, Bridgeport, Armour Square, Lower West Side and Near South Side within Chicago.
Munoz graduated from Good Shepherd Grammar School and graduated in 1982 from Quigley South, now Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary. After graduation, he served in the United States Army with 82nd Airborne Division, and later attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Munoz began his career with the Chicago Police Department, later moving to Chicago City Hall. In 1990, he began working with Mayor Daley's Liquor License Commission, Local Liquor Control Section. He went on to work in the Department of Aviation, the Mayor’s Office of Budget and Management, and the Law Department.
Munoz is Chairman of the Transportation Committee; Vice-Chairman of Environment and Energy; and Sub-Chairman on the Subcommittee on Licensed Professionals. Additionally he serves on Appropriations III; Licensed Activities; Subcommittee on Tollways; Senate Task Force on Illinois Alcoholic Beverage Laws; and the Revenue Special Issues Subcommittee. He is also co-founder and treasurer of the Latino Caucus.
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