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.

1st District Commissioner.
November 2024-Present

Commissioner Tara Stamps

8th District Commissioner.
May 2025-Present

Commissioner Jessica Vasquez

7th District Commissioner.
December 2018-Present

Commissioner Alma E. Anaya

6th District Commissioner.
December 2018-Present

Commissioner Donna Miller

5th District Commissioner.
January 2025-Present

Commissioner Dr. Kisha E. McCaskill

9th District Commissioner.
December 2022-Present

Commissioner Maggie Trevor

Portrait of a woman with red hair wearing a turquoise blouse, smiling in front of the Cook County seal.
10th District Commissioner.
April 2009-Present

Commissioner Bridget Gainer

13th District Commissioner.
December 2022-Present

Commissioner Josina Morita

12th District Commissioner.
December 2018-Present

Commissioner Bridget Degnen

Cook County Board President.
December 2010-Present

President
Toni Preckwinkle