La Shawn (La Shawn) K. Ford (D-SH008)
Email - Web Site

Capitol: 217.782.5962
FAX: 217.557.4502
District: 708.445.3673
Representative
Room 239-E Stratton Office Building 401 South Spring Street
Springfield, IL 62706

District Office:
816 South Oak Park
Oak Park, IL 60304
Elected: 2006    Next Election: 2014
Committee Assignments
ChairmanHouse Committee on Small Business Empowerment and Workforce Development
ChairmanHouse Committee on Restorative Justice
Vice ChairHouse Committee on Tollway Oversight
Vice ChairHouse Committee on Health Care Availability and Accessibility
MemberHouse Committee on Health Care Licenses
MemberHouse Committee on Veterans' Affairs
MemberHouse Committee on Appropriations - Human Services
Counties Representing
Cook

Bio

La Shawn K. Ford, an energetic community activist and entrepreneur, has lived in the 8th Representative District for more than 30 years. Ford received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Loyola University in Chicago, which he used to help children as a history teacher and basketball coach for Chicago Public Schools. After his time as a teacher, he founded Ford Desired Real Estate, which has grown into a successful company that provides jobs for many local residents.

Ford�s agenda for the people of the 8th District includes an emphasis on improved educational opportunities, better medical and mental health care, and economic development. He will also directly involve the people of the district through public forums and town hall meetings and will work to ensure his constituent service office is open, accessible and responsive.