City of Chicago announced the community-led process to fill the vacancy of Chicago’s 27th Ward Alderman. A selection committee comprised of community leaders in the 27th Ward will convene to interview applicants, deliberate, and provide a recommendation to the mayor for the 27th Ward vacancy.  The 27th Ward Selection Committee consists of community leaders who work in the neighborhoods that comprise the 27th Ward, understand the needs of residents, and are best equipped to vet the next alderman of the 27th Ward. Qualifications include:

• Applicant must have lived in the 27th Ward for at least one year prior to taking office and be registered to vote in the 27th Ward; 

• Applicant must be a valued, public servant who has demonstrated their commitment to their community; 

• Applicant must be able to passionately advocate on behalf of 27th Ward residents; 

• Applicant must meet all other eligibility requirements under Illinois law, as laid out in the application form. 

Candidates can email their resume and relevant materials to aldermanicvacancy@cityofchicago.org till this Friday, August 15th at 5p.m. Additional information can be found at www.chicago.gov