Current Alderman of the 47th Ward of Chicago is leaving his post and currently is running for City Treasurer It’s important that you take the time to get to know the candidates. This upcoming forum will be the perfect opportunity to do so.
As you decide to vote for please keep in mind:
Who they work, their donors for and their motivation to run. Will they be working for you or their donors?
Their opinion on key issues that are important to you
Time in the ward and in city government. This is KEY. Connections and knowledge of how to navigate the city and the politics is important.
Invited candidates include:
- Eileen Dordek
- Jeff Jenkins
- Gus Katsafaros
- Heather Way Kitzes
- Angie Maloney
- Matt Martin
- Michael Negron
- Thomas Schwartzers
The forum will be moderated by Janet Davies, ABC-7 Chicago. We encourage our members & neighbors to submit questions for the candidates to answer in advance of the program and will be collecting them at this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3t5KHBdh6jaet_IFKvfjuvo5DanTIos0zYOCCobUdcwmMiA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Here are some valuable articles about the candidates:
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/ricketts-antes-47th-ward-race