February 2021 - Democrats for the Illinois House

First Black Speaker of Illinois House Hints at Need for More Diversity in Legislative District Map

By Democrats for the Illinois House | February 27, 2021

Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch, talking here with state Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, says minority rights must be protected when drawing the boundaries of legislative districts. | AP Photos

Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch gave his standard reply to a question about redistricting reform last week when queried at the Chicago Economic Club, saying different people have different opinions…