Scott Britton for Cook County Board
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Scott Britton for Cook County Board
Four Years of Results
Since becoming Commissioner of the 14th District, in 2019, Scott Britton has passed keynote legislation to raise the smoking age to 21, eliminate blue laws in unincorporated Cook County, expand the number of languages the ballot is translated to 14, provided renters rights for the first time to more than 245,000 suburban families, and champion trust-building between police and the residents they serve.
Already a leader on the Board of Commissioners, he serves on 15 committees, including as Vice-Chair of the Worker's Compensation and the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations committees. In addition, as Commissioner of the Cook County Forest Preserve, he serves on 11 committees, including as Vice-Chair of the Botanic Garden and Worker’s Compensation committees.
In the fall of 2021, Commissioner Britton was unfortunately diagnosed with throat cancer. He underwent treatment in Fall 2021 that led to a full recovery.
Commissioner Britton is now focused on ensuring residents, businesses, nonprofits of the 14th District make a full recovery, and champions American Rescue Plan Act resources be directed to communities of the 14th District.
POLICY Achievements
- Passed the Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance, creating a clear set of rules and protections for renters and landlords
- Passed the Voting Opportunity and Translation Equity (VOTE) ordinance, expanding access to the ballot for limited-English-proficiency voters
- Committed to the Ten Shared Principles to foster and encourage trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve
- Passed Tobacco 21 legislation, making it illegal to purchase tobacco production until 21 years of age