James Gitz
Former Mayor of Freeport
James Laverne Gitz is an American politician from Illinois who has served as mayor of Freeport, Illinois, and as a member of the Illinois Senate. Wikipedia
Born: 1948 (age 75 years), Florence Township, IL
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Mayor of Freeport (2013–2017), Mayor of Freeport (1997–2005), and Member of the Illinois Senate (1979–1983)
Education: Bradley University and Northwestern Pritzker School of Law