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  Mell, Deborah
CANDIDATE DETAILS
AffiliationDemocratic  
 
NameDeborah Mell
Address2656 W. Melrose St
Chicago, Illinois , United States
EmailNone
Websitehttp://www.debmell.org
Born July 30, 1968 (56 years)
ContributorCOSDem
Last ModifedRBH
Jan 09, 2015 12:13am
Tags Civilly United - Married - Lesbian -
InfoSister in Law of Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Deb Mell believes that one person can make a difference. Growing up in a family dedicated to serving others, Deb has witnessed firsthand the positive impact one person can make in a family, community and the State. She is active in the lives of her family members, friends and community.

The city of Chicago is the best place to live, work and play. It is this love of the City that inspired Deb to become more active in the community. Deb now feels the calling to serve the 40th District, the district in which she grew up and the district that fostered her dedication and commitment to making a difference. Thanks to the support of the community, she looks forward to serving as advocate and representative for the working familiesof the 40th District.

eb attended St. John Berchman’s Elementary School and St. Scholastica High School. Graduating from Cornell College with a dual major in Political Science and History, Deb pursued her Culinary Arts degree from California Culinary Academy.

After receiving her Culinary Arts degree and working for world-renowned chefs, Deb returned to Chicago in 2000. She began working at Christy Webber Landscape, Chicago’s largest landscaping company. Deb's first job at Christy Webber was on the Millennium Park project where she managed and supervised more than $1.5 million in projects in the commercial division.

Deb remains very active in the community. She currently serves on the Mayor Richard M. Daley's advisory council for Human Relations and has served as a chair of the Equality Illinois Justice For All Gala. Deb received the NOW (National Organization for Women) award for her activism, and the Howard Brown Cornerstone Award for community excellence.

One person can make a difference and Deb is that person.

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Date Category Headline Article Contributor
Jan 14, 2009 02:00pm News Deb Mell refuses to vote to impeach brother-in-law Blagojevich  Article TX DEM 

DISCUSSION
Importance? 5.00000 Average

FAMILY
Father Dick Mell 1938-
Sister Patti Blagojevich 0000-

INFORMATION LINKS
RACES
  04/02/2019 Chicago Ward 33 - Runoff Lost 49.94% (-0.11%)
  02/26/2019 Chicago Ward 33 Won 41.29% (+0.00%)
  02/24/2015 Chicago Ward 33 Won 50.21% (+16.20%)
  07/24/2013 Chicago Ward 33 - Appointment Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/06/2012 IL State House 040 Won 81.58% (+63.16%)
  03/20/2012 IL State House 040 - D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/02/2010 IL State House 040 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  02/02/2010 IL State House 040-D Primary Won 65.91% (+31.82%)
  11/04/2008 IL State House 040 Won 74.90% (+59.86%)
  02/05/2008 IL State House 40 - D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
ENDORSEMENTS
Chicago Mayor - Feb 22, 2011 D Rahm Emanuel
IL State Senate 20 - D Primary - Feb 05, 2008 D Iris Y. Martinez