Southwest Regional Port District Board

Board and Commission Details

Contact Name

Rick Stubblefield

Contact Title

Director, Economic Development Department, St. Clair County

Contact Phone

618.825.3203

Contact E-Mail

rstubblefield@co.st-clair.il.us

Function

The board governs port district which includes townships of Canteen, Centerville, East St. Louis, Stites, and Sugar Loaf in St. Clair County; maintains port, terminal, and airport facilities; promotes industrial, commercial, and recreational development.

Term

3 years, beginning July 1, and until successor is appointed and qualified

Senate Confirmation

Yes

Party Affiliation

Yes, no more than 4 from the same political party

Qualifications

Resident of district with no financial interests in district business.

Compensation

Expenses

Composition

7 appointed by Governor - chair, secretary, treasurer, general manager, general attorney, and chief engineer appointed by board

Chair

Elected by the board

Authority

70 ILCS 1855/3, 1855/20


Member Names

Name Member Expiration Member Since Affiliation Appointed By Position Title County
Farmer, Jah'Shaira L. 06/30/2027 11/15/2024 Governor Member
Vacant Governor Member
Penny, Scott 06/30/2016 06/20/2013 Democrat Governor Member St. Clair
Vacant Governor Member
Vacant Governor Member
Simmons, Herbert 06/30/2016 09/20/2013 Democrat Governor Member St. Clair
Vacant Governor Chair