Edward Guerra Kodatt, 26, was just sworn in on Sunday as a representative for the 22nd District of Illinois.
The office of the chairman of the House, Chris Welch, confirmed that the office’s resignation had been received from Kodatt.
The resignation comes one day after Madigan and Chicago Alderman Marty Quinn released a statement saying: “After learning of alleged dubious conduct by Mr Kodatt, it was suggested that he resign as State Representative for the 22nd District. We are committed to a policy of no tolerance in the workplace.”
Kodatt of Garfield Ridge is a resident of Southwest Side and has lived in the 22nd District all his life. A fluent Spanish speaker, Kodatt grew up in West Lawn and Garfield Ridge. Turibius and St. Daniel attended grammar and attended high school at St. Rita graduated. Kodatt holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Eastern Illinois University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in business administration at the University of Kansas Online. Kodatt is engaged to Vanessa Ramirez.
Kodatt has been working in the Madigan-Quinn service office since 2017, contributing to various projects and issues and eventually working on the Democratic House’s campaigns. Over the years, Kodatt has worked on campaigns for Senator Karina Villa, Representative Lance Yednock and Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, to name a few.
Madigan, who has played a major role in getting Kodattt appointed, does not provide details on what the alleged suspicious behavior may be and does not comment further, nor does Alderman Quinn.
Madigan recently stepped down as chairman of the Illinois Democratic Party, less than a week after resigning from the Illinois House after being embroiled in a bribery scandal with ComEd.
He has not been charged with any crime and denies having done anything wrong.
Kodatt has not yet responded to requests for comment.
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