Mayor Lori Lightfoot tapped Timmy Knudsen, her handpicked chair of the city’s Zoning Board, to replace former Ald. Michele Smith in the 43rd Ward, the mayor’s office announced late Monday.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot tapped Timmy Knudsen, her handpicked chair of the city’s Zoning Board, to replace former Ald. Michele Smith on the Chicago City Council and represent the city’s 43rd Ward, the mayor’s office announced late Monday.Lightfoot announced her choice of Knudsen less than 24 hours before the City Council’s Rules Committee is set to consider his nomination. A final vote by the Chicago City Council is expected Wednesday.
“Timmy is deeply connected to the needs of 43rd Ward residents and has the skills to communicate effectively, lean on the expertise of trusted messengers without ego, and encourage civic engagement,” Lightfoot said in a statement. “I bring a passion for private sector results to public service and am honored to have a new way to give back to the community I call home,” Knudsen said.
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