Kevin B. Morrison
Mount Prospect,IL
Summary
Made history in November 2018 when elected to the Cook County Board by becoming the first openly LGBTQ+, youngest, and first Democrat to represent the 15th District. Spent entire career organizing on behalf of communities for better representation and services.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Commissioner, 15th District
Cook County
Schaumburg, IL
12.2018 - Current
- Chair of Technology and Innovation, Emergency Management and Regional Security, Human Relations, and the Zoological Committees.
- Passed the VOTE Ordinance, expanding language access on the ballot from four to 12 languages.
- Passed the Gender Neutral Forms and Documents Ordinance.
- Passed the Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance.
- Created the Commission to adress Bias, Equity, and Cultural Competency, leading to the hiring of the county's first Equity Director.
- Helped create the brand new Department of Mental and Behavioral Health.
- Eliminated the Wheel Tax.
- Streamlined IT reports to increase transparency between departments.
- Created a One-Stop-Shop for Small Businesses.
- Created a 100 million dollar Disaster Relief Fund.
Board Member
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund
03.2019 - Current
- Support openly LGBTQ+ candidates up and down the ballot, and across the nation.
- Supports the training of candidates across the nation.
- Personally raise $35,000 per year for the organization.
Chair
National Association Of Counties LGBTQ+ Committee
08.2023 - Current
- After the Committee fell apart due to the COVID pandemic, led the effort in its reformation and have grown its membership from a handful of members to over 50.
- Advance LGBTQ+ friendly policies on a Federal Level.
- Provide support for openly LGBTQ+ county officials across the nation.
Full Time Candidate
Cook County Board Commissioner, 15th District
Elk Grove Village, United States
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Flipped a historically Republican District by 10 points.
- Beat a 12 year incumbent who also happened to be the Chair of the Illinois Republican Party.
- Knocked on over 40,000 doors and raised over $860,000.
Special Projects Coordinator
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
Schaumburg, Illinois
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Act as a representative for the Congressman at Township Meetings and Democratic Events.
- Managed petition gathering of staff and volunteers.
Lead Canvassing Director
Zero Week Solutions
Los Angeles California
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Working on the behalf of the United Teachers of Los Angeles in support of candidates Steve Zimmer and Imelda Padilla in the most contentious and expensive School Board race in history.
- Hired, managed, and trained over 50 paid canvassers in the largest of our operation's four offices.
Regional Organizing Director & Organizer
Hillary for America
Northeast, OH; Phoenix, AZ; Jefferson County, CO; Tama, IA
05.2015 - 11.2016
- Trained and managed leadership teams to oversee precincts, caucuses, staging locations, voter registration, phonebanks, and canvassing.
- In Ohio, hired 10 staff organizers and managed five offices across four counties. Responsible for registering over 2000 voters and the most completed shifts during GOTV Dry Run.
- Planned, scheduled, and coordinated more than 50 house parties and community events and served as site lead for approximately 16 principal and surrogate events.
Field Staff
Omar Aquino For Alderman
12.2014 - 03.2015
Field Staff
Toni Berrios For State Representative
12.2013 - 03.2014
Field Staff
Robert F. Martwick For State Representative
12.2011 - 03.2012
Server and Front Staff Manager
Dino's Italian Restaurant
06.2009 - 05.2015
- Provided top of line service to customers at my family's restaurant.
Cashier
Walgreens
01.2006 - 05.2009
- Recognized as the lead person in the district for suggestive sales.
Education
J.D. -
UIC Law School
Chicago, IL2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Sci., Environmental Sci., LGBTQ Studies
DePaul University
Chicago2013
High School Diploma -
James B. Conant High School
Hoffman Estates, IL2009
Timeline
Chair
National Association Of Counties LGBTQ+ Committee
08.2023 - Current
Board Member
LGBTQ+ Victory Fund
03.2019 - Current
Commissioner, 15th District
Cook County
12.2018 - Current
Full Time Candidate
Cook County Board Commissioner, 15th District
11.2017 - 11.2018
Special Projects Coordinator
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
09.2017 - 11.2017
Lead Canvassing Director
Zero Week Solutions
03.2017 - 05.2017
Regional Organizing Director & Organizer
Hillary for America
05.2015 - 11.2016
Field Staff
Omar Aquino For Alderman
12.2014 - 03.2015
Field Staff
Toni Berrios For State Representative
12.2013 - 03.2014
Field Staff
Robert F. Martwick For State Representative
12.2011 - 03.2012
Server and Front Staff Manager
Dino's Italian Restaurant
06.2009 - 05.2015
Cashier
Walgreens
01.2006 - 05.2009
J.D. -
UIC Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Sci., Environmental Sci., LGBTQ Studies
DePaul University
High School Diploma -
James B. Conant High School
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