James Laski | |
|---|---|
| City Clerk of Chicago | |
| In office 1995–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Ernest Wish |
| Succeeded by | Miguel del Valle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1954 (age 70–71) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Lewis University Northern Illinois University (J.D.) |
| Profession | Politician Attorney (nonpracticing) Radio host |
James J. "Jim" Laski (born 1954) was the City Clerk of Chicago, Illinois from 1995–2006. The former congressional aid and city alderman resigned from the City Clerk's office following his indictment for obstruction of justice due to his involvement in the city's scandal-plagued Hired Truck Program. After serving a prison sentence, Laski became a controversial talk-radio host for a program that was broadcast on two Chicago-area radio stations. He also wrote a book about his experiences in Chicago politics and federal prison.