Sports Facilities Authority, Illinois
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
P.J. Frayer
Contact Title
Director of Administration
Contact Phone
312.674.5596
Contact E-Mail
pjf@isfauthority.com
Function
The authority may determine the location, acquire land, and contract for construction of any new sports facility in the Chicago metropolitan area; remodel or repair existing facilities; and regulate the use and operation of all facilities.
Term
3 years, beginning July 1 of staggered years, and until successor is appointed and qualified.
Senate Confirmation
Yes
Party Affiliation
N/A
Qualifications
No public officials, state employees, or anyone with financial interest in any facility regulated by the Authority.
Compensation
Reimbursed for expenses
Composition
7 members: 4 appointed by Governor; 1 Chairman appointed by Governor with consent of Mayor; 3 members appointed by Governor; 3 members appointed by Mayor of Chicago.
Chair
Designated by the Governor with concurrence of the Mayor of Chicago--requires Senate confirmation
Authority
70 ILCS 3205/4
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooney, Trisha | 07/01/2024 | 12/19/2018 | Mayor | Member | Cook | ||
| Kotak, Aarti | 07/01/2024 | 01/13/2023 | Governor | Member | Cook | ||
| Bobins, Norman R. | 07/01/2025 | 11/18/2011 | Mayor | Member | Cook | ||
| Neely, Stephanie | 07/01/2026 | 05/10/2024 | Mayor | Member | Cook | ||
| Darling, Leslie M. | 07/01/2026 | 12/02/2019 | Governor | Member, Chair | Cook | ||
| VACANT | Governor | Member | |||||
| Hawkins, Roderick K. | 07/01/2026 | 11/27/2023 | Governor | Member | Jefferson |