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“I am proud to have had a driven, passionate public servant like
Christian Mitchell on our team as we worked to improve the lives
of Illinoisans across the state,” said Governor JB Pritzker.
“Although we will be sad to see him go, there is no doubt in my
mind that his work ethic and commitment to equity, progress, and
public service will be an asset to any organization that has the
honor of working with him.”
Deputy Governor Mitchell played a pivotal role in negotiating
landmark legislation during Governor Pritzker’s first term. He
led efforts to pass the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) in
2021. Mitchell also oversaw the development and implementation
of the Rebuild Illinois capital plan, a $45 billion plan that
reimagines and revamps Illinois infrastructure, mass transit,
public universities, and more. Mitchell was also point person
for Governor Pritzker on the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act of
2019, advocating for policies that addressed historic criminal
justice inequity and disinvestment through the legalization of
cannabis. Mitchell was also lead strategist for the Governor’s
office on the assault weapons ban, criminal justice reform, and
vote-by-mail expansion, and led the state’s procurement of a
personal protective equipment (PPE) stockpile during the
COVID-19 pandemic. He oversaw a broad swath of state agencies
during his tenure, including the Department of Transportation,
Department of Corrections, State Police, Emergency Management,
National Guard, Environmental Protection Agency, Capital
Development Board, and Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office.
Mitchell has held consulting and advising roles throughout
Chicago, Illinois, and national Democratic campaigns and
offices. A Chicago native, he holds a Bachelor’s in public
policy from the University of Chicago and a J.D. from Loyola
University Chicago.
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