People / William Shih

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William
Shih

DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTOffice of Senator Tammy Duckworth

Works forDTammy Duckworth · Democratic · Illinois

Economic Development Director in the Office of Senator Tammy Duckworth (as of Feb. 2025). Most recently served as Economic Policy Advisor to Sen. Duckworth, focused on tax, trade, labor, economic development and manufacturing. Previously served as policy advisor on economic mobility to the Mayor of the City of Chicago, where he led efforts to reform the city's reliance on regressive fines and fees and create an inaugural water affordability program. Prior experience includes work on political campaigns in Illinois, New Jersey, and Missouri. Native of the Chicago area. Currently serving as Executive Secretary at the Office of the United States Trade Representative.

Last full-year salary

$104,697

Calendar year 2025 · summed across all roles

Career tenure

3.9y

2 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$272,877

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Employment History

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DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Senate
Feb 11, 2025 to Present
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Senate
May 11, 2022 to Jan 28, 2024

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Earlier career

Prior roles per public sources. May overlap with employment records based on salary filings above.

Policy Advisor on Economic Mobility
City of Chicago
Office of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot
Susana Mendoza for Mayor
McCaskill For Missouri
Jim Johnson For Governor
Communications and Research Associate
Tammy Duckworth for Illinois

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