- Harry Osterman
Infobox State Representative
name=Harry Osterman
state_house=Illinois
state=Illinois
district=14th
term=2000 -
preceded=
succeeded=Incumbent
date of birth=birth date and age|1967|04|14
place of birth=Chicago, Illinois
date of death=
place of death=
spouse=Peggy
profession=
religion=Roman Catholic
party=Democratic|Harry Osterman is a Democratic member of the
Illinois House of Representatives , representing the 14th District since2000 .Public Service
Osterman began his career as an aide to 48th ward Alderman
Mary Ann Smith , then he worked as a staff liaison to theChicago Police Department and theCook County States' Attorney’s Office. Osterman helped local law enforcement target crime-infested areas in the community.State Representative
Harry Osterman was originally appointed as State Representative to fill the term of
Carol Ronen who was elected State Senator. Because of Osterman’s background with law enforcement, some of his major legislative accomplishments have been with public safety. He helped get tougher penalties for violent and repeat domestic abusers. Osterman is concerned with the safety of drivers, he worked to increase penalties for unlicensed drivers. He also helped the CAPS programs in the 20th and 24th police districts secure state grants. Osterman views gun control as vital to public safety and worked to make the unlawful possession of loaded weapons a felony.Aside from public safety legislation, Osterman protected programs addressing mental illness and developmental disabilities from state budget cuts.
As a member of the
Illinois House of Representatives , Osterman serves on eight committees: Appropriations-Human Services, Committee of the Whole, Elementary and Secondary Education, Financial Institutions, Local Government, Mass Transit, Paratransit, and School Code Waivers.External links
* [http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?MemberID=1188 Illinois General Assembly - Representative Harry Osterman (D) 14th District] official IL House website
** [http://www.ilga.gov/house/RepBills.asp?MemberID=1188 Bills] [http://www.ilga.gov/house/RepCommittees.asp?MemberID=1188 Committees]
* [http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=33315 Project Vote Smart - Representative Harry Osterman (IL)] profile
*"Follow the Money" - Harry Osterman
** [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200614&c=417365 2006] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200414&c=395961 2004] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200214&c=18704 2002] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200014&c=355466 2000] campaign contributions
* [http://www.housedem.state.il.us/members/ostermanh/ Illinois House Democrats - Harry Osterman] profile
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