Term: 2022 - 2026
Paul Truax (R)
1723 Fairfield Dr
Springfield, IL 62702
C: 217-741-2233 (voice or text)
paul.truax@sangamonil.gov
Paul was appointed to the County Board to represent District 10 in November 2021. Paul currently serves on the following standing committees: Building & Grounds, Community Resources (currently Vice Chair), Employee Services, Jail and OEM. He also serves on the Insurance Board of Managers for Sangamon County.
Paul grew up on the Northend of Springfield and bought his childhood home after graduating the University of Illinois with a Masters in Business Administration. He is a graduate of Griffin High School, Lincolnd Land Community College and Southern Illinois University of Carbondale. He is a long time Republican Precinct Committeeman, has served as Treasurer for the Springfield Jaycees, Central Illinois Corvette Club, AFSCME Local 2600, Lincoln Land Chapter of ABATE of Illinois, and the Greater Springfield Township Northend Republican Club.
Paul is a life member of the Illinois State Rifle Association.
Paul retired from the State of Illinois after spending most of his career tracking finances of Welfare to Work programs.