Elmhurst's New Lawmaker Issues 1st Statement

ELMHURST, IL – State Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass, an Elmhurst Democrat, issued her first public statement as a lawmaker Wednesday.

She announced she has been appointed to House committees related to public safety, health care and small businesses.

"Whether I'm fighting for investments in human services or working to support small businesses, I plan to use my professional and lived experience to improve the lives of my constituents and all Illinois residents," Douglass said. "I look forward to using my membership on these committees to make sure my community’s voices are heard."

She said the committees would give her a chance to work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle.

Weeks after Douglass took office, the legislature has not posted her information to its website.

Douglass informed Patch her district office is in suites 103 and 104 on the first floor of the Westmont Centre, 1 S. Cass Ave., in Westmont. It's in the same building where her Republican predecessor, Deanne Mazzochi of Elmhurst, had her legislative office.

The office number is 630-413-1080 and email address is office.repjld@gmail.com.

Douglass' District 45 includes parts of Elmhurst, Hinsdale, Western Springs and Westmont, among other towns.