In 2016, Barry Becker, a former alderman, was named as Jobe s replacement.
“I have known Senator Turner for decades, from her time of service on the County Board, City Council, and now as Senator for Springfield and Sangamon County, Langfelder said in the statement. Even though she is leaving her seat at the City Council, we look forward to continuing our work together on issues important to Springfield.”
Manar of Bunker Hill resigned his Senate seat on Jan. 17 to become a senior adviser to Gov. JB Pritzker.
Sangamon County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter said Turner has been a key leader on projects like the relocation of the Sangamon County Department of Public Health, the 10th Street Rail Project and the formation of the Springfield/Sangamon Growth Alliance and the development of downtown campus facilities for the University of Illinois Springfield and Southern Illinois University.
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The Sangamon County Department of Public Health announced last week it would prioritize new appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations at its drive-thru clinic