Kevin Morrison is proud to be serving his second term as Cook County Commissioner in the 15th District. The district includes the Townships of Barrington, Elk Grove, and Hanover as well as parts of Schaumburg, Maine, Palatine, and Wheeling Townships.
Continuing on the progress made in his first term, Kevin’s priorities include improving access to critical health care services such as mental health services, supporting small business development and pushing for a more fair and transparent home assessment process. He looks forward to seeing the inaugural Department of Behavioral Health be implemented along with the continued success of the Small Business Source and push for the fair assessment of all properties.
As the first openly LGBT Commissioner, he will speak up for the most disproportionately impacted and marginalized communities. He will be a strong representative for all on the County Board and Forest Preserve District Board.
Kevin is on the following committees for the Cook County Board of Commissioners:
- Technology and Innovation – Chair
- Human Relations – Chair
- Emergency Management and Regional Security – Chair
- Audit
- Asset Management
- Business and Economic Development
- Contract Compliance
- Criminal Justice
- Environment and Sustainability
- Finance
- Health and Hospitals
- Labor
- Law Enforcement
- Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations
- Pension
- Transportation
- Zoning and Building
Kevin is on the following committees for the Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners:
- Zoological – Chair
- Botanic Garden
- Capital Development and Ecological Restoration
- Contract Compliance
- Environment and Sustainability
- Finance
- Labor
- Law Enforcement
- Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations
- Pension
- Real Estate
- Recreation and Engagement
Raised in Elk Grove Village, Kevin attended Link, Mead, and Conant High School. He went on to graduate from DePaul University, studying Political Science, Environmental Science, and LGQ Studies.
Prior to his election, Kevin acquired years of public service experience with different candidates and elected officials, even progressing into a leadership role on a presidential campaign. He helped solve constituent issues, perform community outreach and excelled at bringing people together around a common cause.
Kevin’s grandparents were Italian immigrants who realized the American Dream, and the restaurant his family built recently celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018. He lives near his family and cherishes their close relationships; especially his baby nephew.
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