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The IL League of Conservation Voters PAC was formed to build an environmental majority in the Illinois State legislature and a supportive executive branch in order to support the mission of environmental advocacy organizations.

Executive Board

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    Jen Walling

    CHAIRWOMAN

    Jennifer Walling is an attorney and executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council.

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    Colleen Smith

    TREASURER

    Colleen Smith is the Interim State Director of the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition and previously served as Chief of Staff for State Representative Ann Williams.

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    Steven Anderson

    BOARD MEMBER

    Steven Andersson is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 65th district.

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    Renato Mariotti

    BOARD MEMBER

    Renato Mariotti is an attorney, legal commentator, acting fill-in anchor for WGN-TV and former federal prosecutor.

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    Kady McFadden

    BOARD MEMBER

    Kady McFadden is the deputy director of the Illinois Sierra Club.

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    Elaine Nekritz

    BOARD MEMBER

    Elaine Nekritz is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 57th District from 2001 to 2017.

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    Pastor Scott Onque’

    BOARD MEMBER

    Pastor Onque’ currently serves as Pastor of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church and is policy director at Faith in Place.

  • Linda Sullivan

    BOARD MEMBER