At least 14 other alderpersons elected in 2019 also are not running for re-election next year.
One week before he is set to win an unopposed race for the Cook County Board of Review, Ald. George Cardenas is resigning from the Chicago City Council, effective Nov. 30."When I first ran for office, communities in the 12th Ward faced immense challenges and lacked fundamental resources," Cardenas wrote."As Alderman, I maintained a laser-like focus on the real issues affecting my constituents. My staff and I have worked diligently to be efficient, responsive, and accountable.
"I have had the privilege of working to uplift the communities of the 12th Ward, and I am proud of the legacy this work leaves behind," Cardenas wrote."I am confident that the work has changed the lives of residents in the 12th Ward for the better. It is my hope that my successor builds on these efforts and is a leader who is not afraid to make tough decisions to keep our communities healthy and safe.
Cardenas has represented the 12th Ward on the Southwest Side since 2003. His ward includes parts of the McKinley Park, Brighton Park, and Little Village neighborhoods. He was also a frequent ally of former mayors Rahm Emanuel and Richard M. Daley, and currently chairs the City Council Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy.
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