Pamela Althoff

Pamela Althoff
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 32nd district
Assumed office
2003
Preceded by Richard Klemm
Illinois Senate Republican Caucus Chair
Assumed office
2013
Preceded by Matt Murphy
Personal details
Born (1953-11-22) November 22, 1953
McHenry, Illinois, U.S.
Political party Republican
Residence McHenry, Illinois, U.S.
Alma mater Illinois State University
Northeastern Illinois University
Religion Christian

Pamela J. Althoff (born November 22, 1953) is a Republican Illinois State Senator, representing the 32nd District since her appointment in March 2003.

Early life, education and career

Sen. Althoff was born in Chicago. Prior to coming to the Senate, Pamela Althoff was the McHenry City Mayor from 2001 to 2003. Other positions she has held in her career include a Special Education teacher, an Assistant Administrator with the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, a Sales and Marketing Representative, and the McHenry City Clerk and Collector. She earned a bachelor's degree in Education at Illinois State University in 1975 and a master's degree in Education at Northeastern Illinois University in 1978. She was the city clerk of the City of McHenry, Illinois from 1994 to 2001 and was the mayor of McHenry from 2001 to 2003.[1]

Illinois Senate

Senator Pamela J. Althoff has served as a member of the Illinois State Senate since March 2003. She has championed legislation to increase open space, expand the agricultural industry and promote improved statewide economic growth. She is a proponent of improving the business/job climate of Illinois, obtaining equitable education funding reform, tax reforms and senior health issues.[2]

Personal life

Senator Althoff has been extremely involved in her community. She currently serves on the Executive Board at United Way of McHenry County and Journeycare (Formerly Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois). Past organizations she has been involved with include the MCC Foundation Board, the Community Development Block Grant Board, the McHenry Council of Governments, McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, the Fox Waterway Agency, League of Women Voters and more.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Senator Pamela J. Althoff (R)". 98th Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
  2. ↑ http://www.senatoralthoff.com/About/Biography.aspx
  3. ↑ "Biography – Senator Pamela Althoff". Official constituency site. Retrieved November 18, 2014.
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