Binational, bipartisan group of legislators in place to lead Great Lakes Caucus over next two years
Six lawmakers are serving on the GLLC Executive Committee for the first time
With staff support from CSG Midwest, the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus works to strengthen the role of state and provincial legislators in advancing Great Lakes-related policies in areas such as controlling the spread of invasive species, protecting drinking water, managing nutrient pollution and improving coastal resiliency.
Leading that work is a select group of legislators serving on the GLLC’s Executive Committee. That leadership team is now in place for the next two years, and includes six new members:
- Québec MNA Joëlle Boutin
- Ohio Sen. Theresa Gavarone
- Michigan Rep. Rachel Hood
- Minnesota Sen. Mary Kunesh
- Pennsylvania Sen. Daniel Laughlin
- Wisconsin Rep. Lisa Subeck
The Executive Committee’s two officers are Wisconsin Sen. André Jacque, GLLC chair; and Illinois Sen. Laura Fine, GLLC vice chair.
In addition to these two officers and the six new members, other legislators from across the Great Lakes basin are returning to serve second terms on the GLLC Executive Committee: Illinois Rep. Sonya Harper, Indiana Rep. David Abbott, New York Sen. Mark Walczyk and Ontario MPP Jennifer French. The Executive Committee also includes three ex officio members, all of whom are past chairs of the GLLC: Illinois Rep. Robyn Gabel, Indiana Sen. Ed Charbonneau and Minnesota Sen. Ann Rest.