LOCAL · IL · 1971-1979
Joseph Bertrand
City Comptroller · Chicago · Democrat · Illinois
On the record
First African-American Chicago Comptroller
Background
Joseph Bertrand (Democrat) was Illinois's City Comptroller · Chicago of Chicago 1971–1979 (8 years). Took office after David A. Hoffman; succeeded by Anthony C. Fratto. Note: First African-American Chicago Comptroller. Same-year political environment (1971): Governor Richard B. Ogilvie.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- Walter K. Knorr (1989-1996)
- Ronald D. Picur (1983-1989)
- Anthony C. Fratto (1979-1983)
- David A. Hoffman (1959-1962)
- Alvin L. Weber (1953-1959)
- Carl B. Chindblom (1947-1953)