Kimberly Neely du Buclet is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing District 5, which covers portions of Chicago's South Side neighborhoods including Woodlawn, Washington Park, South Shore, and Englewood, as well as parts of The Loop, South Loop, and River North. She was appointed to the seat on May 13, 2023, following Lamont Robinson's resignation to become a Chicago alderman, and successfully won re-election to a full term in 2024, defeating her primary opponent 75.7% to 24.3% with endorsements from groups like the Chicago Teachers Union, AFSCME Council 31, Chicago Tribune editorial board, Planned Parenthood Illinois Action, Equality Illinois, and Giffords. Prior to this, she served on the Board of Commissioners for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, where she was elected vice-president on January 5, 2023, after winning re-election in 2020 with the most votes. Notable achievements include leading passage of the Clean Slate Act for automatic record sealing for certain previously incarcerated individuals, advocating for smart investments in disinvested communities, healthcare affordability reforms, and culturally competent youth resources, as well as fighting for environmental justice, clean air and water, sustainable economic development, and addressing historical disparities.

Education and Political Experience

• Political Experience: Full-time legislator since May 2023 in the Illinois House ; previously Vice President of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Board of Commissioners ; re-elected to MWRD board in 2020 and served earlier terms.
• Education: Specific details on formal education not available in public records.