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Acevedo serves on nine committees: Appropriations for Elementary and Secondary Education; Broadband Infrastructure; Executive; Financial Institutions; International Trade and Commerce; Pay Day Loans; Pension Fund Management Procurement; Registration and Regulation; and Telecommunications. |
Acevedo serves on nine committees: Appropriations for Elementary and Secondary Education; Broadband Infrastructure; Executive; Financial Institutions; International Trade and Commerce; Pay Day Loans; Pension Fund Management Procurement; Registration and Regulation; and Telecommunications. |
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== Controversy == |
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In 2001 Eddie Acevedo had a run-in with a fellow officer [[Dennis Canterbury]], "when Acevedo showed up drunk at a city auto pound to get his secretary's car out," an incident that previously went unreported because the charges were dropped and Acevedo's record erased. But Acevedo pursued a lawsuit against a fellow cop -- not once, but twice -- for knocking Acevedo on his rear end. |
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The first time, the judge threw the case out. The second time a jury handed Acevedo a loss. After the two court losses the taxpayers were left holding the bill. The expert the city hired, for instance, to determine Acevedo was drunk during the run- in with his fellow officer cost more than $25,000 alone for the two trials. Acevedo himself was asking the jury for serious money -- more than $50,000. He claimed Officer Dennis Canterbury punched him in the face and knocked him to the ground for no reason while Acevedo waited to get a friend's car out of a city tow lot on Lower Wacker Drive in 2001. |
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Canterbury's attorney, Steven Borkan, told jurors in his closing argument Acevedo was "sauced" at the time, spewing profanities at Canterbury. "This case has to do with a drunk who took a swing at a cop," Borkan said. |
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Acevedo and his police officer friend at the time, [[Aaron del Valle]] -- later charged criminally in the city hiring probe -- tried to clout the car out of the tow lot but failed, Borkan argued. "They went there to use their clout and when it didn't work, they got mad," Borkan said. |
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An enraged Acevedo told a police officer at the scene: "Go f - - - yourself," court records show. |
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Other controversies include Eddie Acevedo receiving about $25,000 from an electrical contractor that has won millions of dollars in government work — a deal Acevedo has never reported on his ethics statements. His brother [[Joseph Acevedo]] being on disability from the City of Chicago receiving $3,600 a month even though a doctor has said he has been healthy to go back to work for over a year. His other brother [[Manuel Acevedo]] was brought up on felony charges in Florida which were later dropped after allegedly punching a bouncer for not allowing an underage family member in a club. |
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== Election results == |
== Election results == |
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Revision as of 00:00, 26 January 2008
Edward Acevedo | |
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| In office 1995 | |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Diana Acevedo |
| Profession | police officer |
Edward "Eddie" Acevedo is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 2nd district since 1995.
Early life
Acevedo was born and raised in Chicago. He earned his associates degree in general studies form City Wide College. Acevedo is a police officer for the Chicago Police Department, and he was decorated for heroism and valor by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office for rescuing victims trapped in a fire.
State Representative
Acevedo was first elected State Representative in 1995. Recently, Acevedo was re-elected Co-Chair of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus for state legislators and Co-Chair of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation. He was the first Latino appointed to his position of Assistant Majority Leader.
Acevedo serves on nine committees: Appropriations for Elementary and Secondary Education; Broadband Infrastructure; Executive; Financial Institutions; International Trade and Commerce; Pay Day Loans; Pension Fund Management Procurement; Registration and Regulation; and Telecommunications.
Election results
Voting history
Eminent domain
Voted against[11] a bill that prohibits the use of eminent domain to acquire property for private ownership or control unless the acquisition is primarily for the benefit, use, or enjoyment of the public and is necessary for a public purpose. The bill states that unless proven otherwise, the use of eminent domain for private ownership or control of blighted areas, as defined, or by private utilities and railroads for any purpose meets these tests. The bill also requires the payment of reasonable relocation costs to individuals displaced by an eminent domain action. The bill also makes numerous other adjustments to eminent domain laws.
Abortion
Voted for[12] a bill that allows for minors to obtain abortions without family or judicial notification by seeking counseling with a licensed medical counseling professional.
Voted against[13] a bill that allows stem cell research but prohibits human cloning.
Business and consumers
Did not vote [14] on a bill that requires thirty-three percent of an electric utility company's customers be able to use a different electric utility company in order for the electric utility company to remain competitive and prevents current electric utility rates from rising.
Voted for [15] a bill that prohibits smoking in public places. Prohibits smoking in public places, places of employment, and governmental vehicles. Requires "No Smoking" signs to be posted in each public place and place of employment where smoking is prohibited. Requires ashtrays to be removed from any area where smoking is prohibited. Prohibits smoking in student dormitories, including, but not limited to, sleeping rooms, dining areas, restrooms, laundry areas, lobbies, and hallways, of a building used in whole or in part as a student dormitory that is owned and operated or otherwise utilized by a public or private institution of higher education. Vote to pass a bill that requires Illinois electric suppliers to grant consumers an electricity relief package.
Immigration
Voted for [16] a bill that allows the Secretary of State to issue driver's certificates to an applicant who is an immigrant residing in this State, is ineligible to obtain a social security number, and is ineligible to receive a driver's license.
Firearms
Voted 'yes' to several safety bills to crack down on individuals who sell firearms without a license.
Energy relief for consumers
Voted for [17] a bill that requires Illinois electric suppliers to grant consumers an electricity relief package. Grants ComEd and Ameren customers $976 in relief from 2007 to 2010 (Sec. 16-111.5A).
External links
- [1] The Frivolous Lawsuits of State Rep. Edward Acevedo
- [2] Don't You Know Who I Am? Chicago Sun-Times
- [3] Lawmaker's Trip Probed by Police.
- [4] Healthy, but paid to stay home: Injured workers left waiting for.
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Edward J. Acevedo (D) 2nd District official IL House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Edward J. Acevedo (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - Edward J Acevedo
- Illinois State Democrats - Edward Acevedo profile
References
- ^ http://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionInformation/VoteTotalsList.aspx?officeid=1624
- ^ http://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionInformation/VoteTotalsList.aspx?officeid=1180
- ^ http://chicagoelections.com/wdlevel3.asp?elec_code=124
- ^ http://chicagoelections.com/wdlevel3.asp?elec_code=120
- ^ http://chicagoelections.com/wdlevel3.asp?elec_code=116
- ^ http://chicagoelections.com/wdlevel3.asp?elec_code=115
- ^ http://chicagoelections.com/wdlevel3.asp?elec_code=95
- ^ http://chicagoelections.com/wdlevel3.asp?elec_code=90
- ^ http://chicagoelections.com/wdlevel3.asp?elec_code=75
- ^ http://chicagoelections.com/wdlevel3.asp?elec_code=70
- ^ http://votesmart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=15161
- ^ http://votesmart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=15161
- ^ http://votesmart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=15161
- ^ http://votesmart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=15161
- ^ http://votesmart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=15161
- ^ http://votesmart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=15161
- ^ http://votesmart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=15161