Country Club Hills Alderman eyes the Mayor’s seat
Country Club Hills 8th Ward Alderman Ricardo Spivey has announced he is running for Mayor. PHOTO PROVIDED BY RICARDO SPIVEY.
Spivey has been listening to the constituents during his time in office and he is passionate about bringing them what they need to move Country Club Hills forward. He has learned a lot in the last eight years. “We just have a really great community and I want to continue to serve them,” he said.
Spivey believes that the residents in the community are what makes up the unique fabric of Country Club Hills. He believes he has the tools to go out and bring back the necessary resources for the community. Country Club Hills is a diverse community that has a population of about 16,564, according to the 2020 Census.
Spivey is currently working on a STEM Robotics program for the Country Club Hills Park District. He also wants to create a robust program for the community’s seniors, which includes enhancing transportation for the senior population.
When it comes to the most pressing issues in Country Club Hills, Spivey pointed to the need for more economic development, expansion of city programs and more partnerships with the schools.
“Everybody wants the best for the community, and they want programs for the seniors, and things for our youth. We can’t discount our youth, there’s a lot of challenges within the Southland, Country Club Hills, itself, and we have to give those kids opportunities to express themselves and create an environment where they can be able to do that in a safe place,” Spivey said, adding that he wants to bring resources that will bring more revenue to the city.
As Alderman, Spivey has partnered with the Chicago Heights School District 170, hosted golf outings for the youth, as well as host food drives to provide food baskets for families. He has also hosted back to school picnics and field trips to the Chicago Football Classic, before the pandemic.
Spivey was prompted to get into politics after he moved to Country Club Hills. He wanted to become an Alderman because he saw a need for change. Prior to moving to Country Club Hills, he lived in Evanston and prior to that West Bloomfield, Mich.
“If there’s something you see that is lacking in your community, I encourage you to get involved. I stayed involved and I ran for office,” he said. Spivey plans to engage the community by continuing to serve as Alderman and host coffee meet-and- greets.
“I’m very passionate about our community. I’m excited about the opportunity to serve as Mayor of Country Club Hills, and I think the people are ready for the next level and looking for something new and exciting. I won’t disappoint. There’s so much we can do together. It’s not about me, it’s about the community,” he said. The election for Mayor of Country Club Hills will take place Tuesday, April 4,2023.
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