Who is Kim Foxx?

Kim Foxx is an American attorney and politician who currently serves as the Cook County State’s Attorney in Illinois. She is a member of the Democratic Party and was first elected to the position in 2016.

Kim Foxx – Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education

Cook County State’s Attorney, Kimberly M. Foxx was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA on April 4, 1972.  She was raised in the Cabrini-Green housing projects on the city’s Near North Side.

Her parents were both teenagers when she was born, and she was primarily raised by her mother, who worked as a nurse.

Kim Foxx attended Lincoln Park High School and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

She went on to earn a law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 1997.

Kim Foxx – Professional Life, Careers

Before entering politics, Kim Foxx worked as a public defender and as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Cook County. In Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, also performed duties as the Chief of Staff.

In 2016, Foxx ran for the position of Cook County State’s Attorney, challenging the incumbent Anita Alvarez in the Democratic primary.

She won the primary election and went on to win the general election, becoming the first African American woman to hold the position.

As State’s Attorney, Kim has focused on criminal justice reform, including efforts to reduce the number of people held in pretrial detention and to reduce racial disparities in the criminal justice system.

She has also advocated for policies to combat gun violence and address the opioid epidemic.

Kim Foxx – Net worth, Salary Kim Foxx

According to reports, Kim Foxx’s net worth as of 2023 is around $5 million. She earns a salary of $202,000 per year as Cook County State’s Attorney.

Kim Foxx – Rumors, Controversy

Kim Foxx has faced some controversies and criticisms during her political career. In 2019, she faced intense scrutiny over her handling of the case of actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a hate crime against himself.

Foxx recused herself from the case but faced criticism for her office’s decision to drop the charges against Smollett.

Foxx has also faced criticism from some law enforcement officials and political opponents for her support of criminal justice reform policies, including bail reform and reducing the use of mandatory minimum sentences.

Body Features- Height, Weight

In terms of her body features, Kim Foxx is around 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs around 56 kg. The famous politician has beautiful curly black hair and a pair of black eyes.

Social Media

Kim Foxx is active on social media, particularly on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

She uses these platforms to communicate with her constituents and to advocate for her policy priorities. She has over 15K followers on Twitter and over 13k followers on Instagram.

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