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Larry Morrissey
39th Mayor of Rockford, Illinois
In office
May 2005 (2005-May) – May 2017 (2017-May)
Preceded byDoug Scott
Succeeded byTom McNamara
Personal details
Born (1969-09-04) September 4, 1969 (age 54)
Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyIndependent
SpouseStacy Hedrick
ChildrenFour
ResidenceRockford, Illinois
Alma materUniversity of Notre Dame (B.A.)
University of Illinois (J.D.)

Lawrence J. Morrissey (born September 4, 1969) is an American politician who served as Mayor of Rockford, Illinois from 2005 until 2017.

In 2001, Morrissey ran for Mayor against Doug Scott, a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives. The Rockford Observer recalled his campaign centered on road improvements, education reforms, lower taxes, and a revitalized downtown. In his second attempt in the 2005 election, Morrissey defeated Scott.[1] In 2017, Morrissey did not run for re-election.[1]

As of 2019, he was Vice President of Government Relations and Vice President of Sales Midwest Region for Marathon Health.[2]

Political Positions

Police & Crime

As Mayor, Morrissey held a tough-on-crime stance, yet felt strongly against the use of excessive police force.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Hagerty, Jim. "Mayor Larry Morrissey leaving office". Archived from the original on 3 September 2017. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  2. ^ Cole, Brad, ed. (July 24, 2019). "Pushing Back Against Big Pharma". Illinois Municipal League Review. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
  3. ^ Dooley, Jenna (28 August 2015). "Rockford Leaders Talk 'Campaign Zero,' Police Interactions". www.northernpublicradio.org. Retrieved 2019-12-18.
Political offices Preceded byDoug Scott Mayor of Rockford, Illinois 2005–2017 Succeeded byTom McNamara


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