Jurisdiction
These 50 elected officials control permits, major development and liquor licensing in the areas they represent.
What are Aldermen
Chicago is divided into 50 wards, each of which is represented by an Alderman on the City Council. Beyond local responsibilities, they meet once a month to vote on the mayor's agenda.
This County Commissioner--appointed by Democratic committeemen--used to be a Republican State Representative.
Who is Commissioner Frank Aguilar?
16th District. Represents the western suburbs of our District.
This Alderman used to work for Congressman Luis Gutierrez and represents the Logan Square area.
Who is Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa
This County Commissioner used to work in JCG's office when he was a County Commissioner.
Who is Commissioner Alma Anaya
This Commissioner erased the "Gang Database" and is strong on criminal justice issues
Who is Commissioner Alma Anaya
This elected position determines property taxes for both commercial spaces and private homes in Cook County
What is the Cook County Assessor
The number of sitting Aldermen that are under federal indictment.
What is one (Alderman Ed Burke)
Does not count Aldermen who are under investigation or whose offices have been raided by the FBI :)
This elected official is the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
Who is Toni Preckwinkle
This Alderman was the Executive Director of Enlace, an organization JCG founded
Who is Alderman Mike Rodriguez
Enlace serves Little Village residents across a broad range of issues, including pro bono legal representation, criminal justice reform and immigration assistance.
This newly elected Alderman initially gained local recognition through his activism around gentrification, affordable housing and opposition to developers
These 17 elected officials govern the third-largest jail and the one of the largest public health systems in the country.
What are Cook County Commissioners
Cook County is divided into 17 Districts, each of which is represented by a Cook County Commissioner on the Cook County Board, led by the Cook County Board President.
The candidate Board President Toni Preckwinkle supported in the 2018 race to replace JCG as the Cook County Commissioner of the 7th District.
Who is Angie Sandoval
Daughter of former Senator Martin Sandoval.
This Alderman represents the part of Belmont Cragin where our North side District office is.
Who is Alderman Felix Cardona Jr
This Alderman vehemently opposed Mayor Harold Washington during the "Council Wars", often through racist dog-whistling
Alderman Ed Burke
Burke's buddy and leader in the Council Wars, Ed Vyrdolyak, was also indicted and served time in prison for bribery, mail fraud and wire fraud.
If there is labor-focused legislation in City Council, this Alderman is likely to be leading it
Who is Alderman Sue Garza
These 9 elected officials oversee Cook County's management of flood water, sewage treatment and water sanitation.
Who are Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioners
Despite its name, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) is a government entity separate from city and county governments. It was created by the State of Illinois.
These two County Commissioners collect salaries over $100k from the Chicago Teachers Union in addition to their $85k salary from the County.
Who are Commissioners Brandon Johnson and Larry Suffredin
This west side Alderman previously served as a Cook County Commissioner for the 8th District
Who is Alderman Roberto Maldonado
This Alderman is the daughter of legendary labor activist, Ed Sadlowski
Who is Alderman Sue Garza
This Commissioner is the Chair of the Labor Committee
Who is Commissioner Luis Arroyo Jr
These three elected positions at the City of Chicago are the only ones which represent Chicago at large (rather than a specific district).
What are the Chicago Mayor, Treasurer, and Clerk.
This Chicago official is rumored to house more dogs in his home than what is permitted by Cook County ordinance.
Who is Alderman Raymond Lopez
Through her election, this Alderman ended a 44-year-long political dynasty of a family closely connected with former Governor Blagojevich
Who is Alderman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez
This Alderman was elected with the support of Mayor Daley's Hispanic Democratic Organization, which was oppositional to JCG's work
Who is Alderman George Cardenas
This Alderman is the Chair of the City Council Progressive Caucus
Who is Alderman Sophia King