Government
MAYOR LORRAINE H. MORTON
2100 Ridge Ave., Rm 2500
Evanston, IL 60201
lmorton@cityofevanston.org
847.866.2979
fax: 847.866.2978
2008 State of the City Address
2007 State of the City Address
Lorraine H. Morton, now in her fourth term, has been mayor of Evanston since 1993.
Mayor Morton was elected Mayor in 1993, and re-elected in 1997, 2001, and 2005. Earlier, she served on Evanston's City Council as Fifth Ward alderman for nine years. She began as an educator at Foster School, and continued as a middle school teacher at Nichols and Chute, and principal of Haven Middle School. Lorraine is an active and enthusiastic supporter of many organizations serving youth and has served on a variety of not-for-profit boards throughout Evanston. Her accomplishments have resulted in awards and recognition that reflect her deep commitment to our community.
Mayor Morton's tenure as Mayor has been marked by responsiveness, integrity, and care. She represents Evanstonians with civility, grace and respect at events in every corner of our town and in organizations at the regional, state, and national level. She is a strong advocate for our City at each of these levels.
Education:
Bachelor of Science - Winston-Salem State University
Master of Arts in Education - Northwestern University
Post-master work - Northwestern University
Honorary Doctorate for Public Service - Kendall College
Personal:
Born - Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Residency - Evanston since 1953
Married - James T. Morton, Ph.D. (deceased)
Children - One daughter, Elizabeth M. Brasher; two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Constance
Official Representation:
U.S. Conference of Mayors - Chair of Humanities Committee
Northwestern Municipal Conference - Legislative Committee
Workforce Development Council of Northern Cook County
Executive Board of Inventure
Present Affiliations:
Kellogg Graduate School of Management - Advisory Committee to the Public and Nonprofit Management Program
National Association of University Women
Second Baptist Church - Deacon
NAACP - Lifetime member
Links, Inc., North Shore Illinois Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Delta Chi Omega Graduate Chapter
Previous Community Involvement:
Evanston History Center - Council of Advisors
Senior Action Services - Board Member
Foster Reading Center - Board Member
Family Counseling Services, Volunteer Exchange - Board Member
Leadership Evanston - Steering Committee - Board Member
Evanston Township High School Community Services Committee
White House Conference on Libraries and Information Services - Delegate
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