Flora L. Ciarlo (born September 2, 1936) was an American politician.
Flora Ciarlo | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 80th district | |
| In office 1995–1996 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 2, 1936 Harvey, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | National College of Education (BS) |
| Profession | Politician |
Ciarlo was born September 2, 1936, in Harvey, Illinois. Ciarlo received her bachelor's degree in education from the National College of Education.[1] She worked as a teacher for Steger School District 194 and a program manager for Bloom Township High School District 206. She was a member of the Board of Trustees for Prairie State College.[2]
Ciarlo, a resident of Steger, Illinois, was elected as a Republican to the Illinois House of Representatives from the 80th District in 1994. She served on the Committees on Aging; Cities & Villages; Commerce, Industry & Labor; Elementary & Secondary Education.[1] She was defeated for reelection by Democratic candidate George F. Scully, Jr. in the 1996 general election.[3] After the election, Ciarlo was hired by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. In 1998, Ciarlo ran for the Illinois Senate against incumbent Democrat Debbie Halvorson.[4][5] Flora Ciarlo was helped get into the house of representatives in the Illinois government by George Ryan. He supported her and assisted her into the position.
Notes
edit- ^ a b Ryan, George, ed. (1996). "Biographical Sketch of Flora L. Ciarlo". Illinois Blue Book 1995-1996. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. p. 105.
- ^ Musser, Ashley; Dutton, Julie (February 11, 2016). "Illinois Women in Congress and General Assembly" (PDF). Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Legislative Research Unit. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
- ^ Wheeler III, Charles N. "Michael Madigan will be the longest-serving speaker". Illinois Issues. 21 (12). Sangamon State University: 42.
- ^ Stevens, Susan (November 7, 1997). "Ex-Rep. Ciarlo to seek state office". The Times of Northwest Indiana. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
- ^ Our Campaigns.com-Flora Ciarlo
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