Kenneth Dunkin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kenneth Dunkin
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Feb 12, 1966(1966-02-12)
Age	58
Birthplace	Chicago
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Aquarius

Kenneth Dunkin Biography

Kenneth Dunkin is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on February 12, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Born February 12, 1966 in Chicago, Dunkin was raised in the Cabrini–Green housing project on the city’s Near-north side. After graduating from Lincoln Park High School in 1984, Dunkin went on to earn his associate degree from Loop College (now known as Harold Washington College). Dunkin continued his education at Morehouse College where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science and later his master’s degree in social welfare from the School of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago. As a youth, Dunkin was influenced by Jesse White, Illinois politician and founder of the Jesse White Tumbling Team.

In 2013, Representative Dunkin voted “yea” to a plan that amended state employee pension plans by drastically reducing the constitutionally protected benefits of Illinois state employees in retirement. The Illinois Supreme Court ultimately found these legislative changes to be unconstitutional. Dunkin most recently “no-showed” (did not vote) on an important vote in the House. House Democrats were attempting of override a veto by Governor Bruce Rauner on SB

1229. SB 1229 which would have empowered an arbitrator to decide negotiation disputes between public sector unions and the governor. Its implementation would have impeded the Governor’s ability to force a “lock-out” of state workers during contract negotiations and also prevented the union from striking. As reported by the Chicago Sun-times, Dunkin, responding over text, played coy initially when a Sun-Times reporter asked him about his absence:

The Illinois AFL-CIO Executive Board voted on December 17, 2015 to endorse Juliana Stratton for State Representative in the Democratic Primary Election for the 5th District. Stratton is taking on incumbent Ken Dunkin, who has sided with Gov. Bruce Rauner, casting controversial votes against the interests of working families. Her opponent is long-time incumbent Dunkin, who has not hidden his alliance with Rauner, whose anti-worker proposals are not moving in the General Assembly. On several occasions, Dunkin’s vote would have made the difference on issues including child care eligibility, funding for services for seniors and the disabled and an arbitration mechanism to keep state services functioning in the event of bargaining impasse.

On November 10, 2015, Representative Dunkin once again sided with Governor Rauner rather than his Democratic caucus involving a vote on child care assistance. House Democrats were just one vote short — voting 70-35 on Senate Bill 570. It needed 71 votes to pass. Rep. Ken Dunkin, D-Chicago, didn’t vote — showing some tension between House Democrats and the administration. “‘Come on, Ken!'” House Democrats implored as Dunkin did not vote on two key bills favored by colleagues. […]

– At one point during an intense, emotional floor debate, state Rep. Jaime Andrade stripped Dunkin’s nameplate from the front of his seat, walked it over to the Republican side of the chamber then threw it down, saying: “He’s all yours now.”

Kenneth Dunkin Net Worth

Kenneth Dunkin is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kenneth Dunkin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Kenneth Dunkin (born February 12, 1966), commonly known as Ken Dunkin, is an American politician. He is currently an appointed member of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board of Commissioners. Dunkin previously served as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 5th District from December 2002 until January 2017.

Opponents of Ken Dunkin’s re-election campaign have recently distributed a mailer showing Rep. Dunkin in a police mugshot from 1996. The ad was attributed to paid for by Ald. Brendan Reilly’s 42nd Ward Democratic Organization. Crain’s Chicago Business referred to the message of the ad as ‘brutal’

On March 7, 2015, the Chicago Sun-times reported that the Dunkin campaign was facing serious allegations of voter fraud within a high-stakes Illinois House campaign; catching the attention of Cook County prosecutors. Secretary of State Jesse White and Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd) appeared at a South Side press conference to accuse Rep. Ken Dunkin of buying early votes in the battle to keep his 5th District seat in the state House of Representatives. Dunkin’s opponent, Juliana Stratton, also stood nearby as Dowell shared what she claimed is video evidence of Dunkin’s alleged scheme — purportedly shot by people who infiltrated the vote-buying operation and cast ballots in exchange for “crisp $50 bills.” “This is a violation of all laws of human decency, and shame on Mr. Dunkin and his organization for doing this,” Dunkin’s “former mentor” Jesse White said.

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Kenny Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kenneth Dunkin celebrates birthday on February 12 of every year.