Kelley Quinn, who is openly lesbian and is currently a communications official in the city Finance Department, will next month take over as a chief spokesperson for Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Tribune reported May 22.
Quinn replaces Sarah Hamilton, who told the Tribune she is leaving to "recharge and travel."
Quinn is a former journalist and has served in a similar capacity for many officials, among them Cook County Clerk David Orr, Govs. Rod Blagojevich and Pat Quinn and Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios.
In her current position, which she has held since August 2013, Quinn mainly addresses budgetary and financial matters on behalf of Emanuel's administration. She has also served as a campaign manager for state Sen. Heather Steans.
"I'm very excited, it's a big challenge," Quinn told Chicago Tribune. "I look forward to working for the mayor."
Quinn is the partner of state Rep. Kelly Cassidy; the couple became engaged in January 2013, shortly after Cassidy was first sworn into office. They live with their family in Rogers Park.
Chicago Tribune's story is at: trib.in/Rgp2KH .