COOK COUNTY ARCHIVES

THE CIVIC SEAT

The Civic Seat is a political insight podcast hosted by Kene Washington that features a wide array of political figures from commissioners, mayors, presidents and more to highlight their impact on society through their contributions to government.

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10th District Commissioner.
April 2009-Present

Commissioner Bridget Gainer

7th District Commissioner.
December 2018-Present

Commissioner Alma E. Anaya

6th District Commissioner.
December 2018-Present

Commissioner Donna Miller

12th District Commissioner.
December 2018-Present

Commissioner Bridget Degnen

13th District Commissioner.
December 2022-Present

Commissioner Josina Morita

9th District Commissioner.
December 2022-Present

Commissioner Maggie Trevor

1st District Commissioner.
November 2024-Present

Commissioner Tara Stamps

5th District Commissioner.
January 2025-Present

Commissioner Kisha McCaskill

8th District Commissioner.
May 2025-Present

Commissioner Jessica Vasquez