Charles Box

Charles Box (born February 24, 1951)[1] was elected mayor of Rockford, Illinois, United States in 1989. A Democrat, Box was the first African-American Mayor elected in Rockford. Box was elected to three terms as mayor before choosing not to run in 2001. In 2006, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich appointed Box as head of the Illinois Commerce Commission.

For the English physician, surgeon, and anatomist, see Charles Richard Box.
Charles Box
37th Mayor of Rockford, Illinois
In office
1989–2001
Preceded byJohn McNamara
Succeeded byDoug Scott
Personal details
BornFebruary 24, 1951
Rockford, Illinois
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceRockford, Illinois

References
  1. "Black History Month 2017". Rockford Housing Authority. 17 February 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
Preceded by
John McNamara		 Mayor of Rockford, IL
1989–2001		 Succeeded by
Doug Scott


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