Cook County Commissioner Mike Quigley (D-10) is a proven leader in the fight for lower taxes, improved services, better forest preserves and more efficient, innovative government. Mike Quigley brings a fresh perspective to the Board of Commissioners and is an outspoken voice for changing business as usual in Cook County.

Mike has led the charge for progressive policies that enhance the quality of life for Cook County residents and employees. Mike has worked consistently for government accountability, leading the Chicago Tribune to write that "Quigley has led numerous assaults against the county's mismanaged government." According to the Chicago Sun-Times, "His well-researched and steady critiques of county government are a much-needed resource for taxpayers wondering where their dollars go…"

Mike Quigley has a long history of consistently opposing tax increases. He voted against the County Parking Tax in 2000, the Forest Preserve tax levy increase in 2002, and in 2004, he helped blocked both a proposed lease tax and an increase in sales taxes. In 2005, Commissioner Quigley successfully led the fight to prevent the proposed 2% increases to the meal and lodging taxes and the creation of a recreational device tax from being implemented.

In addition to proving that he is a fiscal conservative by opposing tax increases, Mike has also proposed detailed solutions that would streamline the County and help save the County money. In addition to being a fiscal watchdog, Mike is also a leader on progressive social policies at the County. He has drafted and worked to pass legislation strengthening the County's human rights ordinances, and reinforcing the County's commitment to equal treatment for women. Additionally, a number of his policy initiatives have focused on the environment and preserving open spaces at the Cook County Forest Preserves by promoting a progressive, conservation-oriented approach. In recognition of his leadership, Mike has earned awards from the Human Rights Campaign, the National Audubon Society, the Sierra Club, the Metropolitan Battered Women's Network, IVI-IPO and Personal PAC.

Quigley's independence and innovation has captured the attention of Chicago leaders and opinion makers. In 2002, the Chicago Sun-Times applauded Mike Quigley as "a powerful independent voice on the board." In 2003, the late Steve Neal, political columnist for the Sun-Times, called Mike "an outspoken advocate for change and one of the brightest people on the political scene." Mike has been a community activist in and around the Lakeview area since he moved there in 1982.

Commissioner Quigley worked his way through Loyola University School of Law and the University of Chicago, where he earned his master's degree in public policy. He is an adjunct professor of political science at Loyola University Chicago, lecturing on politics and the environment and local government.

Mike lives with his wife Barbara and daughters Alyson and Meghan. In his free time Mike enjoys playing ice hockey.