There is a run-off election for the 25th Ward Alderman. Please plan to attend the 25th Ward Candidate Forum sponsored by Neighbors of West Loop. Special thanks to Merit School of Music for hosting. Both candidates are confirmed.
- What: 25th Ward Candidate Forum
- Where: Merit School of Music – 38 S. Peoria St., Chicago IL
- Date: Monday, March 25 at 6:00pm – 8:30pm. Forum starts promptly at 6:30pm.
- SCHEDULE
6:00P | Check In and Meet & Greet
6:30P | Forum Starts
8:00P | Mix Mingle with the Candidates
Attend the forum and learn how each candidate will address concerns and issues facing the West Loop, 25th Ward and Chicago. There will also be opportunities to meet & greet and talk with the candidates yourself both before and after the formal part of the forum.
What is an Alderman and why you should attend?
An alderman is your elected representative to Chicago’s City Council, the legislative branch of government for Chicago. The City of Chicago is divided into fifty legislative districts/wards. Each ward is represented by an alderman who is elected by their constituency for a four year term to represent the interests of their ward residents and bring improvements to their wards.
An alderman has wide discretion and authority over many aspects within the ward from major projects to everyday issues like zoning, developments, business licenses, liquor licenses to pot holes, and replacement trash cans. The City Council has authority to enact laws/regulations and levy taxes for the City of Chicago as well as the authority to confirm appointments by the Mayor of Chicago to the governing boards of the “sister” taxing agencies such as the Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Schools, and Chicago Public Library.
The West Loop is part of four different wards (25th, 27th, 28th, and 42nd) and is represented by four different aldermen. The 25th Ward will have a runoff election on Tuesday April 2. Other runoff elections on April 2nd include citywide offices for Mayor and Treasurer.
REGISTER for TICKETS
The event is FREE but tickets are required. Get your tickets here. You can submit questions, concerns, and issues as part of your registration for tickets. You may also submit questions anonymously below. All questions submitted are held confidential with only questions being forwarded to the candidates.
SUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR CANDIDATES
If you have any questions or concerns for the candidates, please submit them here confidentially.
