Robert Steele (politician)

Robert Steele was Commissioner and President Pro Tempore for the 2nd district of Cook County, Illinois, covering the West Side of Chicago.[1] As Cook County Board Commissioner, Steele voted to uphold a 1.5% 2008 Cook County sales tax increase, remaining the highest in the nation which led the Chicago Tribune to encourage voters to vote against him in the 2010 elections.

Robert E. Steele
Cook County Commissioner from the 2nd district
In office
2006–2017
Preceded byBobbie L. Steele
Succeeded byDennis Deer
Personal details
Born(1961-06-29)June 29, 1961
DiedJune 19, 2017(2017-06-19) (aged 55)

Until his death in 2017, Steele was chairman of board of Frazier Preparatory Academy.[2]

Early life

He was born in Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Illinois on June 29, 1961, to Robert and Bobbie L. Steele. His mother had previously been both Cook County Commissioner and Board President. Steele is a graduate of the Morgan State University in Maryland.[3]

Death

Steele died on June 19, 2017, due to complications related to diabetes.[4]

References
  1. "Cook County Government - Robert Steele". Cook County Government. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  2. Dardick, Hal (June 19, 2017). "Cook County Commissioner Robert Steele dies". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  3. "Robert Steele - Cook County Commissioner". Cook County Clerk's Office. Retrieved March 30, 2016.
  4. Armentrout, Mitchell (June 19, 2017). "Cook County Commissioner Robert Steele dies". Chicago Sun-Times. Chicago, Illinois. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
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