Flora Ciarlo

Floria L. Ciarlo (born September 2, 1936) was an American politician.

Ciarlo was born September 2, 1936 in Harvey, Illinois. Ciarlo received her bachelor's degree in education from the National College of Education.[1] She worked as a teacher for Steger School District 194 and a program manager for Bloom Township High School District 206. She was a member of the Board of Trustees for Prairie State College.[2]

Ciarlo, a resident of Steger, Illinois, was elected as a Republican in 1994. She served on the Committees on Aging; Cities & Villages; Commerce, Industry & Labor; Elementary & Secondary Education.[1] She was defeated for reelection by Democratic candidate George F. Scully, Jr. in the 1996 general election.[3] After the election, Ciarlo was hired by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. In 1998, Ciarlo ran for the Illinois Senate against incumbent Democrat Debbie Halvorson.[4][5]

Notes
  1. Ryan, George, ed. (1996). "Biographical Sketch of Flora L. Ciarlo". Illinois Blue Book 1995-1996. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. p. 105.
  2. Musser, Ashley; Dutton, Julie (February 11, 2016). "Illinois Women in Congress and General Assembly" (PDF). Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Legislative Research Unit. Retrieved August 21, 2017.
  3. Wheeler III, Charles N. "Michael Madigan will be the longest-serving speaker". Illinois Issues. Sangamon State University. 21 (12): 42.
  4. Stevens, Susan (November 7, 1997). "Ex-Rep. Ciarlo to seek state office". The Times of Northwest Indiana. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
  5. Our Campaigns.com-Flora Ciarlo
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