Cook County President
Steele was appointed interim Cook County President after former President, John Stroger suffered a severe stroke one week before the March 2006 democratic primary. Her term began on August 1, 2006 and expired on December 4, 2006. This four month stint as interim president, and her subsequent retirement while in that position earned her an extra $67,500/year for her retirement income. Steele was quoted as saying, "I made the decision based on the fact that it was time for me to move on." John Stroger was replaced on the November ballot by his son, Todd Stroger, who won the election and succeeded Steele as President.
Steele's new position made her the first female Cook County President.
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