Joanne H. Alter
American politician (1927–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joanne H. Alter (July 23, 1927 – November 9, 2008) was an American activist, politician, and the first woman to break the gender barrier in Chicago area politics.[1]
Quick Facts Commissioner of the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago, Succeeded by ...
Joanne H. Alter | |
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Commissioner of the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago | |
In office December 1972 (1972-December) – December 1990 (1990-December) | |
Succeeded by | Kathleen Meany |
Personal details | |
Born | Joanne Hammerman July 27, 1927 Chicago, Illinois |
Died | November 9, 2008(2008-11-09) (aged 81) Chicago, Illinois |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | James M. Alter |
Relations | William Rivkin (brother in-law) Charles Rivkin (nephew) Robert S. Rivkin (nephew) Michael Lynton (son-in- law) |
Children | Jonathan Alter Jennifer Alter Jamie Lynton Harrison Alter |
Parent(s) | Celia K. Hammerman Sol Hammerman |
Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
Alma mater | Mount Holyoke College (B.A.) |
Profession | Politician |
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