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This Section is repealed on July 1, 2031.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 | ||
| Friess, Rep. David | 08/10/2023 | Minority Leader of the House | Member | State Representative | |||
| 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 |