Cultural Districts Advisory Committee, State-Designated

Board and Commission Details

Contact Name

Rebecca Estrada; Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Contact Title

Deputy Director of the Office of Minority Economic Empowerment

Contact E-Mail

Rebecca.Estrada@Illinois.gov

Function

The advisory committee will advise the Department on program rules and the certification process. As used in this Section, "State-designated cultural district" means a geographical area certified under this Section that has a distinct, historic, and cultural identity. Municipalities or 501(c)(3) organizations working on behalf of a certified geographical area should seek to: (1) Promote a distinct historic and cultural community. (2) Encourage economic development and supports entrepreneurship in the geographic area and community. (3) Encourage the preservation and development of historic and culturally significant structures, traditions, and languages. (4) Foster local cultural development and education. (5) Provide a focal point for celebrating and strengthening the unique cultural identity of the community. (6) Promote growth and opportunity without generating displacement or expanding inequality.

Term

This Section is repealed on July 1, 2031.

Senate Confirmation

No

Qualifications

The advisory committee shall reflect the diversity of the State of Illinois, including geographic, racial, and ethnic diversity.

Composition

The advisory committee must include: (A) a representative of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity appointed by the Director; (B) a representative of the Department of Agriculture appointed by the Director of Agriculture; (C) a representative of the Illinois Housing Development Authority appointed by the Executive Director of the Illinois Housing Development Authority; (D) two members of the House of Representatives appointed one each by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives; (E) two members of the Senate appointed one each by the President of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the Senate; and (F) four community representatives appointed by the Governor representing diverse racial, ethnic, and geographic groups not captured in the membership of the other designees, with the input of community and stakeholder groups.

Authority

20 ILCS 605/605-1057


Member Names

Name Member Expiration Member Since Affiliation Appointed By Position Title County
Estrada, Rebecca 02/15/2023 Director of DCEO Member DCEO Representative
Bohannon, Tyler 07/31/2023 Director of Agriculture Member Dept. of Agriculture Representative
Walton, Kristopher 01/03/2022 Illinois Housing Development Authority Executive Director Member IHDA Representative Cook
Jimenez, Rep. Lilian 08/08/2023 Speaker of the House Member State Representative Cook
VACANT 03/07/2022 Minority Leader of the House Member State Representative Sangamon
Toro, Sen. Natalie 01/08/2025 08/25/2023 President of the Senate Member State Senator Cook
Stoller, Sen. Win 12/10/2021 Minority Leader of the Senate Member State Senator Woodford
Lau, Chun Bun 05/31/2022 Governor Member Community Representative Cook
Limaye, Maneesh 06/10/2022 Governor Member Community Representative Cook
Mitchell, Stephen 08/26/2022 Governor Member Community Representative
Bernsten, Mary McNamara 09/15/2023 Governor Member Community Representative Winnebago