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Mariyana Spyropoulos
President of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Board of Commissioners
In office
January 2015 – January 2019
Member of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Board of Commissioners
Assumed office
August 5, 2009
Personal details
Political party Democratic Party
Website

Family and early life

Spyropoulos is the daughter of Erika and Ted Spyropoulos. Her father was a notable businessman, [1] and a prominent member of the Greek American community. [2] Her mother has served on the Illinois Arts Council. [3]

Spyropoulos received her Masters in Business Administration from Loyola University Chicago and her Juris Doctor from the John Marshall Law School (now known as the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law) in 1996. [4] [5] She also did graduate work in American government at Georgetown University. [4]

Legal career

Spyropoulos first practiced law as a prosecutor, [6] working as san assistant Cook County state's attorney. [4] She subsequently left this career and in 2005 opened the Chicago law firm of Miriyana Spyropoulos & Associates. [2] [6] Her legal work has involved environmental advocacy. [4]

Spyropoulos has been a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Hellenic Bar Association, and Women's Bar Association. [2]

MWRD Board of Commissioners

In 2008, Spyropoulos unsuccessfully ran for a seat on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Board of Commissioners. Her candidacy had been endorsed by then-lieutenant governor Pat Quinn. [7] On August 5, 2009, Quinn (now the governor) appointed Spyropoulos to a vacant seat on the board. [6] She was elected to a full term in 2010, and re-elected in 2016 and 2022.

Spyropoulos served as the MWRD chairperson of finance from January 2013 through January 2015. [8] [4] She served as president of the board from January 2015 through 2019. [4] [9] She has served as a trustee of the MWRD Retirement Fund. [8] She has served chairperson of the judiciary committee; chairperson of the Pension, Human Resources, and Civil Service Committee; chairperson of the finance committee; chairperson of the real estate development committee; vice chairperson of the ethics committee; vice chairperson of the public health and welfare committee. [4] [8] She has also been a member of the MWRD Public Building Commission. [4]

Spyropoulos advocated for decreasing administrative costs and implementing resource recovery involving the conversion of waste into fertilizer. [10]

In 2018, it was alleged that Spyropoulos had received $60,000 in campaign donations from contractors who did business with the MWRD. [11]

In 2018, Spyropoulos gave her support to the creation of an inspector general position at the MWRD, instructing the agency's law department to draft a proposal. [12] This position was ultimately created. [8]

https://legacy.mwrd.org/irj/go/km/docs/documents/MWRD/internet/News&Media/Newsroom/Media/Press_Releases/2016/16_1206_New_Commissioners_Installation.pdf

2020 Cook County Clerk of Courts campaign

Spyropoulos launched a campaign for the Democratic nomination in the 2020 Cook County Clerk of Courts election. Incumbent clerk Dorothy Brown was not seeking re-election, creating an open race. Spyropoulos withdrew from the race in September 2019, citing family reasons. [13]

2024 Cook County Clerk of Courts campaign

Spyropoulos succesfully challenged incumbent Cook County Clerk of Courts Iris Martinez in the Democratic primary for the 2024 Cook County Clerk of Courts election.

Ahead of the primary, Spyropoulos was endorsed by the Cook County Democratic Party. [14] She also received the endorsement of the editorial board of the Chicago Tribune. [15]

The general election for the office will be in November 2024.

Awards and recognition

  • 2017 Illinois Water Environment Association "Public Service Award" [16]

Electoral history

MWRD

2008
2008 MWRD Democratic primary [17]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frank Avila (incumbent) 367,867 17.01
Democratic Kathleen Therese Meany (incumbent) 336,047 15.54
Democratic Cynthia M. Santos (incumbent) 334,427 15.47
Democratic Mariyana T. Spyropolous 307,067 14.20
Democratic Daine Jones 284,623 13.16
Democratic Dean T. Maragos 212,967 9.85
Democratic Derrick David Stinson 188,506 8.72
Democratic Matthew Podgorski 130,748 6.05
2010
2010 MWRD Democratic primary [18]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mariyana T. Spyropoulos (incumbent) 180,730 14.78
Democratic Barbara McGowan (incumbent) 179,955 14.72
Democratic Michael A. Alvarez 158,172 12.94
Democratic Kari K. Steele 141,649 11.59
Democratic Todd Connor 130,383 10.66
Democratic Maureen Kelly 123,590 10.11
Democratic Kathleen Mary O'Reilley 110,810 9.06
Democratic Wallace Davis, III 98,694 8.07
Democratic Stella B. Black 98,588 8.06
Total votes 1,222,571 100
2016 MWRD election [19]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Michael A. Alvarez 679,058 23.10
Democratic Mariyana T. Spyropoulos (incumbent) 669,036 22.76
Democratic Barbara McGowan (incumbent) 659,353 22.43
Republican Paul Chialdikas 380,787 12.95
Republican Jimmy Lee Tillman II 227,549 7.74
Green Diana Horton 141,943 4.83
Green John "Jack" Ailey 93,301 3.17
Green Nadine Bopp 88,834 3.02
Total votes 2,939,861 100
2016
2016 MWRD Democratic primary [20]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Barbara McGowan (incumbent) 517,239 24.42
Democratic Mariyana T. Spyropoulos (incumbent) 423,313 19.99
Democratic Josina Morita 388,766 18.36
Democratic Kevin McDevit 303,170 14.32
Democratic Joseph Daniel Cook 321,814 15.20
Democratic R. Cary Capparelli 163,482 7.72
Total votes 2,117,784 100
2016 MWRD election [21]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Barara McGowan (incumbent) 1,150,063 28.79
Democratic Mariyana T. Spyropoulos (incumbent) 951,773 23.83
Democratic Josina Morita 919,714 23.03
Green Karen Roothaan 343,930 8.61
Green George Milkowski 308,576 7.73
Green Michael Smith 320,162 8.02
Total votes 3,994,218 100
2022
2022 MWRD Democratic primary [22]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mariyana T. Spyropoulos (incumbent) 257,580 22.24
Democratic Patricia Theresa Flynn 201,003 17.35
Democratic Yumeka Brown 185,222 15.99
Democratic Sharon Waller 149,165 12.88
Democratic Precious W. Brady-Davis 126,672 10.94
Democratic Frank Avila 99,815 8.62
Democratic Rick Garcia 76,019 6.56
Democratic Cristina P. Nonato 62,738 5.42
Total votes 1,158,214 100
2022 MWRD election [23]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mariyana T. Spyropoulos (incumbent) 865,103 29.56
Democratic Patricia Theresa Flynn 766,291 26.18
Democratic Yumeka Brown 710,037 24.26
Republican R. Cary Capparelli 365,671 12.49
Green Mark E. Buettner 219,771 7.51
Total votes 2,926,813 100

Clerk of Courts

2024
2024 Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Democratic primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mariyana Spyropoulos
Democratic Iris Y. Martinez (incumbent)
Total votes 100
2024 Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mariyana Spyropoulos
Republican Lupe Aguirre
Libertarian Michael Murphy
Total votes 100

References

  1. ^ Quig, A.D. (20 March 2024). "Mariyana Spyropoulos defeats incumbent Iris Martinez for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Bjorkgren, David (18 September 2019). "Like Father, like Daughter: Mariyana Spyropoulos Helps Communities by Protecting Chicago's Precious Water Resources". Hellenic News of America. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Erika Spyropoulos Appointed Commissioner of the Illinois Arts Council". Neo Magazine. April 16, 2014. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h "Sypropoulos Elected as New President of MWRD" (PDF). The Beverly Review. January 14, 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2024 – via legacy.mwrd.org.
  5. ^ "Commissioner Mariyana Spyropoulos ('96) Elected Finance Committee Chair for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago". news.law.uic.edu. University of Illinois Chicago School of Law News. January 7, 2013.
  6. ^ a b c "Governor Quinn Appoints Environmentalist to Metropolitan Water Reclamation District; Activist Will Focus on Safe and Clean Water Supplies". Illinois.gov. August 5, 2009. Archived from the original on August 7, 2009. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  7. ^ "Some of Gov. Pat Quinn's appointees have ties to campaign donors". Chicago Tribune. 29 September 2010. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  8. ^ a b c d "Mariyana T. Spyropoulos". MWRD.org. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  9. ^ Harrington, Adam (19 March 2024). "Mariyana Spyropoulos Tops Incumbent Iris Martinez in Primary for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk". CBSNews.com. CBS News Chicago. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  10. ^ Riley, Chloe (March 15, 2016). "Primary Coverage: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Race". WTTW News. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  11. ^ Shaw, Andy (March 9, 2018). "Here's how the water district can mop up its mess". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  12. ^ Posner, Emeline (30 October 2018). "Election Explainer: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District". South Side Weekly. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  13. ^ Sfondeles, Tina (13 September 2019). "Mariyana Spyropoulos drops bid for circuit court clerk". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  14. ^ Quig, A.D. (15 August 2023). "Amid party loyalty questions, Cook County Democrats endorse for state's attorney and go against incumbent for court clerk". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  15. ^ "Editorial: We endorse Mariyana Spyropoulos for Cook County Circuit Court clerk". Chicago Tribune. 19 February 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  16. ^ "Public Official Award - Illinois Water Environment Association". iweasite.org. Illinois Water Environment Association. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  17. ^ "Cook County and Chicago February 5th 2008 Primary Election Combined Summary Report" (PDF). Cook County Clerk's Office. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  18. ^ "Combined Summary Report - Primary Election Cook County Primary February 2, 2010" (PDF). Cook County Clerk's Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  19. ^ "Cook County General Election November 2, 2010 Combined Summary Report" (PDF). Cook County Clerk's Office. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  20. ^ "Primary Election Cook County and The City of Chicago Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Combined Summary" (PDF). Cook County Clerk's Office. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
  21. ^ "General Election Cook County and The City of Chicago Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Combined Summary" (PDF). Retrieved 15 March 2020.
  22. ^ "Cook County & City of Chicago Primary Election June 28, 2022 Combined Summary" (PDF). Cook County Clerk. 2022.
  23. ^ "Tabulated Statement of the Returns and Proclamation of the Results of the Canvass of the Election Returns for the November 8, 2022 Gubernatorial General Election Held in Each of the Precincts in Cook County, Illinois Including the City of Chicago" (PDF). www.cookcountyclerkil.gov. Cook County Clerk. 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mariyana Spyropoulos
President of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Board of Commissioners
In office
January 2015 – January 2019
Member of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Board of Commissioners
Assumed office
August 5, 2009
Personal details
Political party Democratic Party
Website

Family and early life

Spyropoulos is the daughter of Erika and Ted Spyropoulos. Her father was a notable businessman, [1] and a prominent member of the Greek American community. [2] Her mother has served on the Illinois Arts Council. [3]

Spyropoulos received her Masters in Business Administration from Loyola University Chicago and her Juris Doctor from the John Marshall Law School (now known as the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law) in 1996. [4] [5] She also did graduate work in American government at Georgetown University. [4]

Legal career

Spyropoulos first practiced law as a prosecutor, [6] working as san assistant Cook County state's attorney. [4] She subsequently left this career and in 2005 opened the Chicago law firm of Miriyana Spyropoulos & Associates. [2] [6] Her legal work has involved environmental advocacy. [4]

Spyropoulos has been a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Hellenic Bar Association, and Women's Bar Association. [2]

MWRD Board of Commissioners

In 2008, Spyropoulos unsuccessfully ran for a seat on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Board of Commissioners. Her candidacy had been endorsed by then-lieutenant governor Pat Quinn. [7] On August 5, 2009, Quinn (now the governor) appointed Spyropoulos to a vacant seat on the board. [6] She was elected to a full term in 2010, and re-elected in 2016 and 2022.

Spyropoulos served as the MWRD chairperson of finance from January 2013 through January 2015. [8] [4] She served as president of the board from January 2015 through 2019. [4] [9] She has served as a trustee of the MWRD Retirement Fund. [8] She has served chairperson of the judiciary committee; chairperson of the Pension, Human Resources, and Civil Service Committee; chairperson of the finance committee; chairperson of the real estate development committee; vice chairperson of the ethics committee; vice chairperson of the public health and welfare committee. [4] [8] She has also been a member of the MWRD Public Building Commission. [4]

Spyropoulos advocated for decreasing administrative costs and implementing resource recovery involving the conversion of waste into fertilizer. [10]

In 2018, it was alleged that Spyropoulos had received $60,000 in campaign donations from contractors who did business with the MWRD. [11]

In 2018, Spyropoulos gave her support to the creation of an inspector general position at the MWRD, instructing the agency's law department to draft a proposal. [12] This position was ultimately created. [8]

https://legacy.mwrd.org/irj/go/km/docs/documents/MWRD/internet/News&Media/Newsroom/Media/Press_Releases/2016/16_1206_New_Commissioners_Installation.pdf

2020 Cook County Clerk of Courts campaign

Spyropoulos launched a campaign for the Democratic nomination in the 2020 Cook County Clerk of Courts election. Incumbent clerk Dorothy Brown was not seeking re-election, creating an open race. Spyropoulos withdrew from the race in September 2019, citing family reasons. [13]

2024 Cook County Clerk of Courts campaign

Spyropoulos succesfully challenged incumbent Cook County Clerk of Courts Iris Martinez in the Democratic primary for the 2024 Cook County Clerk of Courts election.

Ahead of the primary, Spyropoulos was endorsed by the Cook County Democratic Party. [14] She also received the endorsement of the editorial board of the Chicago Tribune. [15]

The general election for the office will be in November 2024.

Awards and recognition

  • 2017 Illinois Water Environment Association "Public Service Award" [16]

Electoral history

MWRD

2008
2008 MWRD Democratic primary [17]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Frank Avila (incumbent) 367,867 17.01
Democratic Kathleen Therese Meany (incumbent) 336,047 15.54
Democratic Cynthia M. Santos (incumbent) 334,427 15.47
Democratic Mariyana T. Spyropolous 307,067 14.20
Democratic Daine Jones 284,623 13.16
Democratic Dean T. Maragos 212,967 9.85
Democratic Derrick David Stinson 188,506 8.72
Democratic Matthew Podgorski 130,748 6.05
2010
2010 MWRD Democratic primary [18]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mariyana T. Spyropoulos (incumbent) 180,730 14.78
Democratic Barbara McGowan (incumbent) 179,955 14.72
Democratic Michael A. Alvarez 158,172 12.94
Democratic Kari K. Steele 141,649 11.59
Democratic Todd Connor 130,383 10.66
Democratic Maureen Kelly 123,590 10.11
Democratic Kathleen Mary O'Reilley 110,810 9.06
Democratic Wallace Davis, III 98,694 8.07
Democratic Stella B. Black 98,588 8.06
Total votes 1,222,571 100
2016 MWRD election [19]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Michael A. Alvarez 679,058 23.10
Democratic Mariyana T. Spyropoulos (incumbent) 669,036 22.76
Democratic Barbara McGowan (incumbent) 659,353 22.43
Republican Paul Chialdikas 380,787 12.95
Republican Jimmy Lee Tillman II 227,549 7.74
Green Diana Horton 141,943 4.83
Green John "Jack" Ailey 93,301 3.17
Green Nadine Bopp 88,834 3.02
Total votes 2,939,861 100
2016
2016 MWRD Democratic primary [20]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Barbara McGowan (incumbent) 517,239 24.42
Democratic Mariyana T. Spyropoulos (incumbent) 423,313 19.99
Democratic Josina Morita 388,766 18.36
Democratic Kevin McDevit 303,170 14.32
Democratic Joseph Daniel Cook 321,814 15.20
Democratic R. Cary Capparelli 163,482 7.72
Total votes 2,117,784 100
2016 MWRD election [21]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Barara McGowan (incumbent) 1,150,063 28.79
Democratic Mariyana T. Spyropoulos (incumbent) 951,773 23.83
Democratic Josina Morita 919,714 23.03
Green Karen Roothaan 343,930 8.61
Green George Milkowski 308,576 7.73
Green Michael Smith 320,162 8.02
Total votes 3,994,218 100
2022
2022 MWRD Democratic primary [22]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mariyana T. Spyropoulos (incumbent) 257,580 22.24
Democratic Patricia Theresa Flynn 201,003 17.35
Democratic Yumeka Brown 185,222 15.99
Democratic Sharon Waller 149,165 12.88
Democratic Precious W. Brady-Davis 126,672 10.94
Democratic Frank Avila 99,815 8.62
Democratic Rick Garcia 76,019 6.56
Democratic Cristina P. Nonato 62,738 5.42
Total votes 1,158,214 100
2022 MWRD election [23]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mariyana T. Spyropoulos (incumbent) 865,103 29.56
Democratic Patricia Theresa Flynn 766,291 26.18
Democratic Yumeka Brown 710,037 24.26
Republican R. Cary Capparelli 365,671 12.49
Green Mark E. Buettner 219,771 7.51
Total votes 2,926,813 100

Clerk of Courts

2024
2024 Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Democratic primary
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mariyana Spyropoulos
Democratic Iris Y. Martinez (incumbent)
Total votes 100
2024 Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mariyana Spyropoulos
Republican Lupe Aguirre
Libertarian Michael Murphy
Total votes 100

References

  1. ^ Quig, A.D. (20 March 2024). "Mariyana Spyropoulos defeats incumbent Iris Martinez for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Bjorkgren, David (18 September 2019). "Like Father, like Daughter: Mariyana Spyropoulos Helps Communities by Protecting Chicago's Precious Water Resources". Hellenic News of America. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Erika Spyropoulos Appointed Commissioner of the Illinois Arts Council". Neo Magazine. April 16, 2014. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h "Sypropoulos Elected as New President of MWRD" (PDF). The Beverly Review. January 14, 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2024 – via legacy.mwrd.org.
  5. ^ "Commissioner Mariyana Spyropoulos ('96) Elected Finance Committee Chair for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago". news.law.uic.edu. University of Illinois Chicago School of Law News. January 7, 2013.
  6. ^ a b c "Governor Quinn Appoints Environmentalist to Metropolitan Water Reclamation District; Activist Will Focus on Safe and Clean Water Supplies". Illinois.gov. August 5, 2009. Archived from the original on August 7, 2009. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  7. ^ "Some of Gov. Pat Quinn's appointees have ties to campaign donors". Chicago Tribune. 29 September 2010. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  8. ^ a b c d "Mariyana T. Spyropoulos". MWRD.org. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  9. ^ Harrington, Adam (19 March 2024). "Mariyana Spyropoulos Tops Incumbent Iris Martinez in Primary for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk". CBSNews.com. CBS News Chicago. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  10. ^ Riley, Chloe (March 15, 2016). "Primary Coverage: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Race". WTTW News. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  11. ^ Shaw, Andy (March 9, 2018). "Here's how the water district can mop up its mess". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  12. ^ Posner, Emeline (30 October 2018). "Election Explainer: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District". South Side Weekly. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  13. ^ Sfondeles, Tina (13 September 2019). "Mariyana Spyropoulos drops bid for circuit court clerk". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  14. ^ Quig, A.D. (15 August 2023). "Amid party loyalty questions, Cook County Democrats endorse for state's attorney and go against incumbent for court clerk". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  15. ^ "Editorial: We endorse Mariyana Spyropoulos for Cook County Circuit Court clerk". Chicago Tribune. 19 February 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  16. ^ "Public Official Award - Illinois Water Environment Association". iweasite.org. Illinois Water Environment Association. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  17. ^ "Cook County and Chicago February 5th 2008 Primary Election Combined Summary Report" (PDF). Cook County Clerk's Office. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  18. ^ "Combined Summary Report - Primary Election Cook County Primary February 2, 2010" (PDF). Cook County Clerk's Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 October 2020. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  19. ^ "Cook County General Election November 2, 2010 Combined Summary Report" (PDF). Cook County Clerk's Office. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  20. ^ "Primary Election Cook County and The City of Chicago Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Combined Summary" (PDF). Cook County Clerk's Office. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
  21. ^ "General Election Cook County and The City of Chicago Tuesday, November 8, 2016 Combined Summary" (PDF). Retrieved 15 March 2020.
  22. ^ "Cook County & City of Chicago Primary Election June 28, 2022 Combined Summary" (PDF). Cook County Clerk. 2022.
  23. ^ "Tabulated Statement of the Returns and Proclamation of the Results of the Canvass of the Election Returns for the November 8, 2022 Gubernatorial General Election Held in Each of the Precincts in Cook County, Illinois Including the City of Chicago" (PDF). www.cookcountyclerkil.gov. Cook County Clerk. 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2022.

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