Waukegan Port District Board
Board and Commission Details
Website
Contact Name
Cathy Smith
Contact Title
Administrative Assistant
Contact Phone
847.244.0055
Contact E-Mail
csmith@waukeganport.com
Contact Comments
847-244-3813
Function
The Board governs port district which regulates navigation; constructs, leases, or operates port facilities and terminals; establishes and maintains public airports; organizes export trading companies.
Term
Members, 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 same political party.
Qualifications
Residents of county that is embraced in whole or part by district, and at least 4 district residents. No private financial interest in district business.
Compensation
Reimbursed for expenses
Composition
7 members -3 appointed by Governor -4 appointed by Mayor of Waukegan
Chair
Elected by board
Authority
70 ILCS 1865
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCaffrey, William F. | 05/31/2024 | 06/01/2018 | Mayor | Member | Lake | ||
| Farrell, Grant B. | 05/31/2022 | 06/01/2013 | Mayor | Chairman, Member | Lake | ||
| Bach, Gene A. | 05/31/2020 | 06/01/2013 | Mayor | Member | Lake | ||
| Veal, Ben | 05/31/2029 | 01/31/2020 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Lake | |
| Petry, Greg | 05/31/2025 | 01/31/2020 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Lake | |
| Evers, Thomas C. | 05/31/2027 | 06/01/2015 | Republican | Governor | Member | Lake | |
| Legat, Joseph J. | 05/31/2022 | 06/01/2010 | Mayor | Secretary | Lake |