Douglas P. Scott

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Douglas P. Scott
38th Mayor of Rockford
38th Mayor of Rockford, Illinois
In office 2001 – 2005
Preceded by	Charles Box
Succeeded by	Larry Morrissey
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Rockford, Illinois

Doug Scott served one term from 2001-2005 as mayor of Rockford, Illinois, United States, after serving from 1995-2001 as a member of the Illinois General Assembly. He was elected mayor after Charles Box, declined to seek a fourth term. A Democrat, Scott was appointed to head the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency after his losing his mayoral reelection bid in 2005.

Scott is most well known for his work to clean up and maintain the environment. He implemented Rockford's citywide recycling program along with a program to collect used engine oil and hazardous waste. Scott also is a member of the Illinois Brownfields Association and served as President from 2003-2005.

Preceded by Charles Box

Mayor of Rockford, IL 2001–2005

Succeeded by Larry Morrissey

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