Douglas P. Scott
Doug Scott (born 1960)[1] served one term from 2001 to 2005 as mayor of Rockford, Illinois, United States, after serving from 1995 to 2001 as a member of the Illinois General Assembly. He was elected mayor after Charles Box declined to seek another term. A Democrat, Scott was appointed to head the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency [2] after losing his mayoral reelection bid in 2005. Scott served as chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission from 2011 to 2015.[3]
Douglas P. Scott | |
|---|---|
| 38th Mayor of Rockford | |
| In office May 2001 – May 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Box |
| Succeeded by | Larry Morrissey |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 67th district | |
| In office January 1995 – April 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Paula J. Raschke-Lind |
| Succeeded by | Chuck Jefferson |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Tammy Scott |
| Residence | Rockford, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Marquette University University of Tulsa |
Scott is most well known for his work to clean up and maintain the environment. He implemented Rockford's citywide recycling program along with a program to collect used animal fats, engine oil and hazardous waste.[1] Scott also is a member of the Illinois Brownfields Association and served as president from 2003 to 2005.
References
- "E.P.A. Profile". Illinois EPA. Archived from the original on September 4, 2009. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
- "Governor Blagojevich Names Doug Scott As New IEPA Director". Summer 2005. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- "ICC Chairman and Commissioners". ICC. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
| Preceded by Charles Box |
Mayor of Rockford, IL 2001–2005 |
Succeeded by Larry Morrissey |