Sadia in the News:
DuPage DuPage County announces new strategic plan
“We are grateful for the input and support of our community members, who helped shape this plan and ensure that it reflects our shared values and vision,” said Sadia Covert, Chair of the County’s Strategic Planning Committee.
DuPage County begins discussions about allowing marijuana sales
Three Democrats on the board - Ashley Selmon of Addison, Sadia Covert of Naperville and Sheila Rutledge of West Chicago - already have called on the county to allow the sale of recreational cannabis in unincorporated areas.
DuPage County could ban circuses at county fairgrounds
"Animals don't have voices," said Covert, a Naperville Democrat. "We are humans, and we're their only voice."
Naperville woman co-wrote hate crimes law signed by Gov. Rauner
When hateful behaviors surface in public, there sometimes are protests. There are calls for change. There are reactions. But a new hate crimes law signed Tuesday by Gov. Bruce Rauner should help the state ward off hate crimes instead of responding to them when it's too late, says one of the law's co-authors, attorney Sadia Covert of Naperville.
Sadia Covert: Candidate profile
Name: Sadia Covert City: Naperville Website: www.voteforcovert.com Twitter: Facebook: www.facebook.com/votecovert Party: Democrat Office sought: DuPage County Board, District 5 Age: 35 Family: Married with three children Occupation: Attorney Education: J.D.
Sadia Covert: Candidate Profile
Back to DuPage County board District 5 Note: Answers provided have not been edited for grammar, misspellings or typos. In some instances, candidate claims that could not be immediately verified have been omitted. Jump to: City: Naperville Website: www.voteforcovert.com Twitter: Candidate did not respond.
Naperville attorney running for DuPage County Board
Naperville attorney Sadia Covert helped co-write an update to Illinois hate crimes law, and she hopes the experience won't be her last in the political arena. Covert, 34, said she plans to run for DuPage County Board representing District 5 to continue the advocacy she's already begun. "I work for unity.
Article Links:
- October 4th, 2017: Daily Herald - "Naperville attorney running for DuPage County Board" [link]
- October 6th, 2017: Naperville Sun - "Naperville attorney running for DuPage board in District 5 [link]
- August 23rd, 2017: Daily Herald - "Naperville woman co-wrote hate crimes law signed by Gov. Rauner" [link]
- June 23rd, 2017: Naperville Community Television - "Naperville Lawyer Co-Authors New Hate Crime Bill" [link]
- June 6th, 2017: Illinois Public Media - "Illinois Issues: Officials Wage War Against Hate" [link]
- July 20th, 2016: Daily Herald - "DuPage leaders mourn slain Dallas officers" [link]