Jack Schaffer

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Jack Schaffer (born October 12, 1942) is an American politician and businessman.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Schaffer served in the United States Army. [1] He received his bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University. [1] He owned an outdoor advertising business and a self-storage business in Crystal Lake, Illinois.

Schaffer was county auditor for McHenry County, Illinois from 1968 to 1972. [1] From 1973 to 1999, he served in the Illinois State Senate as a Republican. [1] As state senator, Schaffer served as caucus chairman, minority whip and minority leader. [1] In 1992, Schaffer ran for Congress in Illinois's 16th congressional district, against Don Manzullo. He was defeated in the Republican primary by Manzullo 56%-44%, [2] [3] who would later go on to win the general election. [4]

From 1999 to 2003, Schaffer then served as a consultant and lobbyist and was Commissioner of the Illinois Office of Banks and Real Estate. [1] In 2006, Schaffer was appointed to the Metra Board, and in 2009, he was elected treasurer. [1] [5]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Schaffer Elected Treasurer of Metra Board". metrarail.com. June 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2016.[ permanent dead link ]
  2. ↑ "Our Campaigns - IL District 16 - R Primary Race - Mar 17, 1992". Ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  3. ↑ Mount, Charles (October 20, 1992). "Democrat Cox Hopes for Historic Re-Election". Chicago Tribune . Retrieved July 10, 2019.
  4. ↑ Kuczka, Susan (November 5, 1992). "Crane storms back as strong as ever". Chicago Tribune . Retrieved July 10, 2019.
  5. ↑ 'Illinois Blue Book 1991-1992,' Biographical Sketch of Jack Schaffer, pg. 00


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