Stanley T. Kusper Jr. (born January 1935) is an American politician and lawyer who served as Cook County clerk from 1973 to 1990.
[1] Kusper's father was a politically-connected lawyer that served as general counsel to the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America.
[1] Kusper was politically mentored by board chairman Sidney Holzman and Chicago alderman Vito Marzullo.
[1] Despite living on the city's northwest side himself, Kusper was an active member of Mazulli's 25th Ward Democratic organization.
[1] After Holzman's death in office, with Marzullo's support, Kusper was appointed chairman of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners.
[1] In 1972, it was reported that Kusper was considering resigning Chicago Board of Election Commissioners in 1972 to enter private law practice.
[1] He also had a political rivalry with George Dunne, and twice contemplated challenging him for president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners.