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Fred Crespo

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Fred Crespo
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 44th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 2007 (2007-Jan)
Preceded byTerry R. Parke
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseDorothy
Residence(s)Hoffman Estates, Illinois, U.S.
Alma materLoyola University
Professionlicensed real estate agent

Fred Crespo is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 44th district since 2007. This district lies entirely within Cook County and includes all of Streamwood, approximately half of Hoffman Estates and Hanover Park, and portions of Schaumburg, Elgin, and Bartlett.

Early life, education and career

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Crespo attended Loyola University, Chicago.[1]

Illinois General Assembly

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Crespo has been a member of the following Legislative Committees:

  • Appropriations for General Services, Chair
  • Education Policy, Chair[2]
  • Elementary and Secondary Education, Vice Chair
  • Mass Transit, Member
  • Public Utilities, Member
  • Small Business Empowerment and Workforce Development, Member
  • Subcommittee on Mandates, Member
  • Tourism and Conventions, Member[1]

Achievements

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Crespo provided assistance for the construction of the much-needed Alexian Brothers Women's and Children's Hospital in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.

Crespo worked with the Village of Hoffman Estates to secure funding for a full interchange at Interstate 90 and Barrington Road which, when completed in 2016, will improve both economic opportunities for the area as well as life-safety conditions for the region.

Crespo worked collaboratively with the Village of Hanover Park, Harper Community College and Elgin Community College to open the Work and Education Center in Hanover Park in 2014.[3]

In 2018, then-Governor-elect J. B. Pritzker appointed Crespo to the Educational Success transition committee, which is responsible for state education policy.[4]

Electoral history

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Illinois 44th State House District General Election, 2006[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Fred Crispo 10,292 52.33
Republican Terry R. Parke (incumbent) 9,377 47.67
Total votes 19,669 100.0
Illinois 44th State House District General Election, 2008[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Fred Crespo (incumbent) 22,323 68.34
Republican Margaret M. "Peggy" Brothman 10,344 31.66
Total votes 32,667 100.0
Illinois 44th State House District General Election, 2010[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Fred Crespo (incumbent) 11,321 53.38
Republican Billie D. Roth 9,886 46.62
Total votes 21,207 100.0
Illinois 44th State House District General Election, 2012[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Fred Crespo (incumbent) 19,808 63.85
Republican Joann Franzen 11,217 36.15
Total votes 31,025 100.0
Illinois 44th State House District General Election, 2014[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Fred Crespo (incumbent) 10,715 54.72
Republican Ramiro Jaurez 8,866 45.28
Total votes 19,581 100.0
Illinois 44th State House District General Election, 2016[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Fred Crespo (incumbent) 22,102 62.79
Republican Katy Dolan Baumer 13,098 37.21
Total votes 35,200 100.0
Illinois 44th State House District General Election, 2018[11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Fred Crespo (incumbent) 18,028 65.59
Republican Katy Dolan Baumer 9,459 34.41
Total votes 27,487 100.0

Awards and recognition

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Crespo was recognized with the Illinois Office of Tourism Lincoln Award for his commitment to economic development in the State of Illinois.

Crespo has been recognized for his ongoing commitment and contributions to mental health concerns with the Legislator of the Year Award from the Illinois Psychological Association, the Illinois Hero Award from the National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Legislator of the Year Award from the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). Women In Need Growing Stronger (WINGS) recognized Crespo for his efforts to end domestic violence, including his strong support for Civil Order of Protection laws in the State.[3]

Personal life

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Crespo and his wife Dorothy have two children.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Representative Fred Crespo's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
  2. ^ Crespo, Fred (October 22, 2015). "Press Release: Crespo Education Committee Appointment" (PDF). State Representative Fred Crespo. Retrieved 2015-12-30.
  3. ^ a b Crespo, Fred. "State Rep Crespo Biography".
  4. ^ Miller, Rich (November 27, 2018). "Pritzker transition announces Educational Success Committee". Capitol Fax. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  5. ^ "Election Results 2006 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.[permanent dead link‍]
  6. ^ "Election Results 2008 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  7. ^ "Election Results 2010 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.[permanent dead link‍]
  8. ^ "Election Results 2012 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.[permanent dead link‍]
  9. ^ "Election Results 2014 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.[permanent dead link‍]
  10. ^ "Election Results 2016 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.[permanent dead link‍]
  11. ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 23, 2020.[permanent dead link‍]
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