Rep. Nicholas K Smith
Majority Officer /
Sergeant at Arms
(D-Chicago)
34th District
Springfield Office:
632 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-6476
113 E. 95th Street
Suite A
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 783-8800
Biography
Attended Whitney M. Young Magnet High School. Received a Bachelors in Chemistry from CSU. Previously served as the Chicago 9th ward Streets and Sanitation Superintendent, Transportation Committee Leg. Aid, and CSU Community Liaison.
Smith Demands Financial Relief for Families in Response to Pritzker’s Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget address on Wednesday:
Smith-Backed Legislation to Allow Students to Briefly Leave School to Vote is Now Law
CHICAGO – High school students will have the opportunity to leave their school in order to vote under a new law passed by state Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, and signed into law Wednesday, Jan. 22.
Smith Fights to Rein in Property Taxes through Pension Consolidation
CHICAGO – State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, recently voted to consolidate the assets and management of over 650 local police and fire pension systems, a move that will bring property tax relief and increased pension security for first responders.
Smith Highlights Small Business Saturday, Encourages Residents to Shop Local
CHICAGO – With the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, state Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, is encouraging residents to support and celebrate small, local community businesses this Saturday in recognition of Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30.
Smith Leads Effort to Control Cost of Insulin
CHICAGO – Launching an effort to lower the cost of critical lifesaving health care, state Rep. Nick Smith, D-Chicago, recently backed legislation that would control the cost of insulin for Illinois diabetics.
Smith Announces Local IDOT Infrastructure Projects
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicholas Smith is highlighting projects that will impact the local area and region.
Smith Legislation to Address Teacher Shortage Becomes Law
CHICAGO, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to address the teacher shortage in Illinois, state Rep. Nick Smith, D-Chicago, sponsored an initiative to allow school districts to pay their student teachers and create early education endorsements to help individuals satisfy the state’s student teaching requirement.
Smith Prioritizes Working Families, Education During Spring Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Throughout the spring legislative session, state Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, worked hard to help middle-class families throughout Illinois by increasing the minimum wage and supporting a Fair Tax to make the wealthy pay their fair share. Smith also championed accessibility and affordability for education at all levels, as well as holding elected officials accountable on decisions regarding education.
Smith Supports Fair Tax Amendment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the passage of the Fair Tax Amendment out of the Illinois House, state Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, issued the below statement:
Smith Sponsors Legislation to Fight Hunger Problem for College Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation requiring colleges to notify students who are eligible to receive benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).