Joliet Regional Port District Board
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Chris Lawson; Kevin Bixenmann
Contact Title
Director of Aviation;Treasurer & Business Manager
Contact Phone
(815) 838-9497 x114; 814-838-9497 x121
Contact E-Mail
CLawson@flylot.com; Kevinb@flylot.com
Function
The Board governs the port district located in the Will County townships of DuPage, Lockport, Joliet, Troy, and Channahon; promotes industrial, commercial, and transportation activities; constructs, operates or leases, and maintains port and terminal facilities; establishes and maintains public airports and airport facilities.
Term
6 years (beginning June 1 of staggered years), and until successor is appointed and qualified
Senate Confirmation
Yes
Party Affiliation
No more than 2 from the same political party (see composition below)
Qualifications
Residents of Will County and no more than 2 from the same political party. Members appointed by Governor must reside outside Joliet and Romeoville and those by Mayor must reside in Joliet. Those appointed by the Village of Romeoville must reside in Romeoville. No financial or property interest in District business.
Compensation
expenses
Composition
10 members -3 appointed by Governor, no more than 2 from the same political party -3 appointed by Mayor of Joliet, no more than 2 from the same political party -3 members appointed by County Executive of Will County, with the advice and consent of the County Board -1 member appointed by President of the Village of Romeoville, with the advice and consent of the corporate authorities of the Village of Romeoville. Secretary, Treasure, general manager, ganeral attorney, and chief engineer, appointed by the board
Chair
Elected by the board
Authority
70 ILCS 1825/3
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walden, Donald | 06/01/2017 | 05/16/1995 | Republican | Mayor of Joliet | Secretary, Member | Will | |
| Joseph Strong | 06/01/2019 | 03/04/2013 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Will | |
| Noak, John | 06/01/2016 | Village of Romeoville | Member | ||||
| Vera, Dan | 06/01/2016 | Democrat | Will County | Chair, Member | |||
| Kevish, Ronald | 06/01/2018 | 01/01/2006 | Democrat | Will County | Member | Will | |
| Silverman, David | 06/01/2017 | 10/01/2000 | Republican | Governor | Member, Channahon | Will | |
| Cox, Jason | 06/01/2017 | 06/21/2011 | Mayor of Joliet | Member | Will | ||
| Hill, David | 06/01/2021 | 08/08/2016 | Democrat | Governor | Member, Shorewood | Will | |
| Bixenmann, Steve | 06/01/2017 | 01/20/2000 | Democrat | Mayor of Joliet | Treasurer, Member | Will | |
| Klick, James H. | 06/01/2014 | Republican | Will County | Member | Will |