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| Title | Waukegan Port District Board |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.waukeganport.com/ |
| Contact Name | Duncan Henderson |
| Contact Title | A.A.E., Executive Director |
| Contact Phone | 847.244.3133 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function |
The Board governs port district which regulates navigation; constructs, leases, or operates port facilities and terminals; establishes and maintains public airports; organizes export trading companies. |
| Term | Members, 6 years, beginning June 1 of staggered years, and until successor is appointed and qualified |
| Senate Confirmation | Yes |
| Party Affiliation | No more than 2 from same political party. |
| Compensation | Reimbursed for expenses |
| Qualifications | Residents of county that is embraced in whole or part by district, and at least 4 district residents. No private financial interest in district business. |
| Composition |
7 members - 3 appointed by Governor - 4 appointed by Mayor of Waukegan |
| Chair | Elected by board |
| Authority | 70 ILCS 1865 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Term Expires | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benavides, Homer | 05/31/2018 | 06/01/2006 | Mayor | Member | Lake | |
| Johnson, Dale | 05/31/2015 | 09/01/2000 | Republican | Governor | Secretary | Lake |
| Legat, Joseph J. | 05/31/2016 | 06/01/2010 | Mayor | Member | Lake | |
| Melius, Michael | 05/31/2017 | 06/01/2005 | Democrat | Governor | Ethics Officer | Lake |
| Podolsky, Randy D. | 05/31/2016 | 2010 | Mayor | Treasurer | None | |
| Torres, Jorge | 05/31/2013 | 10/01/2008 | Democrat | Governor | Chair | Lake |
| Vacant | Mayor | Member | None |