Mr. Imus is responsible for coordinating policy
development, research, and legislative advocacy for Illinois PIRG. He recently started a
municipal organizing and advocacy project that focuses on issues
related to improving public transportation, strengthening utility
rights for consumers, and advocating stronger public health protections
such as a ban on smoking in restaurants and bars in Chicago. He was
also recently appointed to a city task force to study Wi-Fi service for
the city of Chicago. Prior to joining the Illinois PIRG staff in 2005,
Brian was the state director for PIRG In Michigan (PIRGIM) and the
PIRGIM Education Fund. At PIRGIM, he oversaw the Mercury Free Michigan
Project, and developed a land use program to improve urban planning and
open space protection. Brian has testified before state legislatures on
land use and consumer rights, and has been featured and quoted
frequently in TV, radio and print. Prior to joining PIRG in 1996, Brian
conducted worked on two campaign finance reform ballot initiatives in
Oregon and California.
Mr. Imus is also the State Director with the Illinois PIRG Education Fund, the 501(c)(3) sister organization of Illinois PIRG.
Education: B.A., Public Policy and Management, University of Oregon, 1995
