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Charles Box

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Charles Box
37th Mayor of Rockford, Illinois
In office
1989–2001
Preceded byJohn McNamara
Succeeded byDoug Scott
Personal details
Born (1951-02-24) February 24, 1951 (age 73)
Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Rockford, Illinois, U.S.

Charles Box (born February 24, 1951)[1] is an American politician who served as the first African-American mayor of Rockford, Illinois, then the second largest city in Illinois.

Box was elected mayor of Rockford in 1989, defeating Leonard LaPasso with 63% of the vote and sweeping all 14 wards.[2] A Democrat, Box was the first African-American Mayor elected in Rockford.[2] He was sworn in on April 24, 1989.[2]

Box was elected to three terms as mayor before choosing not to run in 2001. In 2006, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich appointed Box as head of the Illinois Commerce Commission.

References

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  1. ^ "Black History Month 2017". Rockford Housing Authority. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  2. ^ a b c Pearson, Rick (April 6, 1989). "Rockford elects first Black mayor". The Chicago Tribune – via Newspapers.com.
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Preceded by
John McNamara
Mayor of Rockford, IL
1989–2001
Succeeded by