Martin J. "Marty" Moylan (born 1951) is the Illinois state representative for the 55th district. The 55th district includes all or parts of Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Village, Park Ridge and the Edison Park Neighborhood.
Marty Moylan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 55th district | |
| Assumed office January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Rosemary Mulligan |
| Mayor of Des Plaines | |
| In office May 2009 – December 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Arredia |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Bogusz |
| Alderman of the Des Plaines City Council from the 2nd ward | |
| In office May 2003 – May 2009 | |
| Succeeded by | John Robinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 6, 1951 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Des Plaines, Illinois |
| Profession | IBEW electrician |
As of July 3, 2022, Representative Moylan is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[1]
- Business & Innovation Subcommittee (HLBR-BUIN)
- Cities & Villages Committee (HCIV)
- Labor & Commerce Committee (HLBR)
- Natural Gas Subcommittee (HPUB-NGAS)
- Police & Fire Committee (SHPF)
- Public Utilities Committee (HPUB)
- (Chairman of) Roadways, Rail & Aviation Subcommittee (HTRR-ROAD)
- (Chairman of) Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee (HTRR)
Personal life
editMarty Moylan was named after his father and grandfather and great grandfather, all named Martin. He is the father of Martin "Colt" Moylan V and grandfather of Martin "Jaxx" Moylan VI. Colt Moylan was elected to the Des Plaines city council in 2019, assuming the position once held by Marty Moylan before being elected Mayor and State Representative.[2]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Martin J. Moylan | 4,145 | 43.20 | |
| Independent | Dick Sayad | 2,668 | 27.81 | |
| Independent | Mark Thompson | 2,223 | 23.17 | |
| Independent | Michael E. Lake | 559 | 5.83 | |
| Total votes | 9,595 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Martin J. Moylan | 21,321 | 53.26 | |
| Republican | Susan Sweeney | 18,711 | 46.74 | |
| Total votes | 40,032 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Martin J. Moylan (incumbents) | 15,209 | 52.71 | |
| Republican | Mel Thillens | 13,647 | 47.29 | |
| Total votes | 28,856 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Martin J. Moylan (incumbents) | 25,717 | 59.08 | |
| Republican | Dan Gott | 17,811 | 40.92 | |
| Total votes | 43,528 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Martin J. Moylan (incumbents) | 20,449 | 55.63 | |
| Republican | Marilyn Smolenski | 16,308 | 44.37 | |
| Total votes | 36,757 | 100.0 | ||
References
edit- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ Todd, Wessell (2018-11-21). "'Colt' Moylan Eyes Run For Des Plaines City Council". Des Plaines Journal. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
- ^ "Suburban Cook County Election Results April 07, 2009 Consolidated General Election". Cook County Clerk's Office. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
- ^ "Election Results 2012 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
- ^ "Election Results 2014 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
- ^ "Election Results 2016 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 31, 2020.
- ^ "Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION". Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 31, 2020.[permanent dead link]
External links
edit- Marty Moylan Legislative Website
- Representative Martin J. Moylan (D) 55th District at the Illinois General Assembly
- By session: 98th
- Marty Moylan for State Representative
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Rep. Marty Moylan at Illinois House Democrats
- 2012 Candidate profile at the Daily Herald