Endorsements

The Chicago Citizen Newspaper proudly endorses the following candidates who appear on the April 7, 2015, Chicago Runoff Election Ballot. Please join us in our support of them.

7th Ward Natashia L. Holmes

In February 13, 2013, Mayor Rahm Emanuel appointed Natashia L. Holmes as Alderman of the 7th Ward of the City of Chicago. Alderman Holmes has an extensive background in policy development, data analysis, project management, and outreach to elected officials and community groups.

Alderman Holmes holds a B.S. from Alabama State University, College of Education, a Master of Community Planning from Auburn University, College of Architecture, Design and Construction, and a J.D. from the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Chicago-Kent College of Law.

16th Ward Toni Foulkes

Alderman Toni Foulkes (15th Ward) is now running for Alderman of the 16th Ward. Her decision to run for the Ward 16 seat was based on district remapping that took place in 2012. In regards to remapping, Foulkes said, “These neighborhoods are my friends, but Englewood is my family. Englewood is the community I was elected to represent in 2007, and I will not abort my African-American community.” A champion of working families, Foulkes is endorsed by Grassroots Illinois Action.

18th Ward Lona Lane

Alderman Lane actively champions issues and laws with potential positive impact to the 18th Ward residents at City Hall and in the community. She presents numerous programs, meetings, information sessions, resource sharing and communications throughout every year. She is tireless and relentless in her pursuit of ‘the best’ for her constituents.

20th Ward Willie B. Cochran

In 2007, Willie B. Cochran was elected Alderman of the 20th Ward, and in 2008 he was also elected Ward Committeeman. In 2011 he was re-elected to his second term as Alderman of the 20th Ward, and he was also re-elected Ward Committeeman in 2012. His background in business, public service, and organizing, and his degrees in Sociology, Public Administration, and executive training in Staff & Command in Public Safety have proven to be invaluable assets as he serves the public’s interest.

21st Ward Howard B Brookins, Jr.

Brookins was elected as alderman in 2003. He serves on five committees: Committees, Rules and Ethics; Economic, Capital and Technology Development; Historical Landmark Preservation; Special Events and Cultural Affairs; Traffic Control and Safety.

29th Ward Deborah L. Graham

Graham is a lifelong resident of the Austin Community on Chicago’s West Side and volunteered doing community service with her grandmother. Graham graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Robert Morris College. She’s a survivor of domestic violence and was a Senior Case Manager at Inner Voice, an organization that helps homeless women who have been abused. She was elected to the Illinois General Assembly in 2002, and was re-elected in 2004, 2006 and 2008.

37th Ward Emma Mitts

The role of an Alderman is to know the needs of his/her Ward and address those needs by connecting the people to the proper resources. No one knows better how to service the needs of the people than Alderman Emma Mitts. For the past six (6) years Alderman Mitts has built a respectable reputation and has garnered the adornment and love of the people of the 37th Ward through her hard work and dedication.

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