Michael “Doc” Holliday, Sr. was elected to the Madison County Board District 8 in 1998. He graduated from Alton High School in 1961; and upon graduation, joined the U.S. Navy, finishing his tour of duty in January 1965. After returning to Alton, he was hired at Olin Corporation where he worked for 39½ years, becoming the first African American to complete the Machinist Apprenticeship program. Michael is Head Deacon at Union Baptist Church, the oldest Baptist Church in Illinois. He and his wife Priscilla have been married for over 57 years, and have two children.

Madison County Committee Assignments
• Executive Committee
• Health Committee (Chair)
• Transportation Committee
• Judiciary Committee

Professional Affiliations
• NAACP / Alton Illinois Branch (Past President)
• Illinois Association of Local Boards of Health (Past President)
• Illinois Association of County Board Members and Commissioners (Past President)
• National Association of County Officials (NACo)

Community Service
• 100 Blackmen of Alton Southern Illinois (Past President)
• American Legion Post 354 (Adjutant)
• Catholic Children Home (Executive Board)