Charles Box

Charles Box (born February 24, 1951)[1] was elected mayor of Rockford, Illinois in 1989, the 2nd largest city in the state. A Democrat, Box was the first African-American Mayor elected in Rockford. Box was elected to three terms as mayor before choosing not to run in 2001. In 2006, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich appointed Box as head of the Illinois Commerce Commission.

Charles Box
37th Mayor of Rockford, Illinois
In office
1989–2001
Preceded byJohn McNamara
Succeeded byDoug Scott
Personal details
Born (1951-02-24) February 24, 1951
Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Rockford, Illinois, U.S.

References

  1. "Black History Month 2017". Rockford Housing Authority. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2019.


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