Judge Kenneth Gillis Endorsed by IVI-IPO

Judge Kenneth Gillis receives the endorsement of the Independent Voters of Illinois - Independent Precinct Organization, in his campaign to be elected the Democratic Committeeman of Chicago's 42nd Ward.

CHICAGO, IL (PRWEB) February 9, 2004 -–Judge Kenneth L. Gillis (retired) announced that his candidacy for 42nd Ward Democratic Committeeman has received the endorsement of the Independent Voters of Illinois – Independent Precinct Organization.

Judge Kenneth L. Gillis, stated I am very pleased that the Independent Voters of Illinois have voted to endorse my candidacy for Committeeman. The IVI-IPO is highly respected organization of non-partisan voters, dating back to 1944. I consider their support to be an important step to revitalizing the 42nd Democratic Ward organization be committed to serving the residents, instead of the lining the pockets of developers and politicians.

It is my primary goal to bring new people into the Democratic Party and political process. I believe if one man, of either party, is in complete control it can only result in problems, greed and corruption. It is important that Democrats living in the 42nd Ward have someone who can stand firm and offer an advocate to protect their interests. I strongly believe that my record as Judge and States Attorney proves that I am that person," concluded Judge Gillis.

About IVI–IPO
The Independent Voters of Illinois – Independent Precinct Organization has been in existence since 1944. It has been dedicated to good government activism and an idealistic vision of open, honest government in Illinois through pragmatic means that confront cynicism and corruption with equal force. The organization's primary tools are voter's registration, voter information and candidate endorsement. We also lobby on behalf of governmental reforms designed to open the system and better inform the public on the political process. The IVI–IPO is a not-for-profit, non-partisan, independent political organization. Our endorsements reach hundreds of thousands of voters throughout the greater Chicagoland area. Our work on campaign finance and ethics reform in the past and in the present has gotten high marks from all quarters and our commitment to good government is as strong now as it has ever been.

The Honorable Kenneth L. Gillis is a former judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, having served for more than nineteen years. He served for 12 years in the Cook County States Attorneys office. The last two years he served as the 1st Assistant States Attorney.
Judge Gillis is a former First Vice-President of the Illinois Judges Association, and served as chairman of public affairs Commission of CBA; on the editorial board of the CBA. Judge Gillis has also written a book on trial advocacy, and numerous articles for other legal journals. Also, he currently teaches courses at Chicago Kent College of Law.
Judge Gillis graduated the University of Chicago Law School and attended Chicago - Kent University, earning a masters degree in financial services in 1990. Judge Gillis also holds a civil engineering degree from Illinois Institute of Technology. Judge Gillis has been licensed to practice law for over 42 years.
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