10th Ward - 2023 Aldermanic Race
Ana Guajardo - 2023 Aldermanic Candidates
Ana Guajardo is the daughter of undocumented immigrants and co-founded the Centro de Trabajadores Unidos, an immigrant worker advocacy group, according to reporting from Block Club Chicago. Guajardo, running to replace retiring Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza (10), has praised the outgoing alderman’s advocacy for working families. Guajardo secured the endorsement of mayoral candidate U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia.
Oscar Sanchez - 2022 Aldermanic Candidates
A longtime environmental activist and lifelong Southeast resident, Oscar Sanchez made headlines in 2021 when he joined a group of Southeast siders in a hunger strike against Southside Recycling’s (then General Iron) proposed metal scrapping facility in his neighborhood. Sanchez launched his campaign on platform of “clean air, equitable education, walkable and accessible communities, affordable housing, sustainable and resilient workforce development and collective community safety,” he said in an interview with Block Club Chicago.
Yessenia Carreon - 2023 Aldermanic Candidate
Yessenia Carreón campaigned in 2019 to be 10th Ward alderman but a challenge to her nominating petitions got her kicked off the ballot. Carreón worked as a staffer in former 10th Ward Ald. John Pope’s office. She has also served on boards such as the Metropolitan Family Services Board, South Chicago Artist Coalition and South Chicago boards focused on seniors, health and housing. Carreón has worked to help put on summer festivals as chief operating officer of media company ONT.
Jessica Venegas - 2023 Aldermanic Candidate
Jessica Venegas is a police officer in Chicago and also works as a private practice attorney specializing in family law, immigration and real estate. Venegas founded a nonprofit called Tia and Gramma Organization which assists families and youth who lack resources.
Peter Chico - 2023 Aldermanic Candidate
Peter Chico is a Chicago Police officer currently serving in the 4th District, according to his campaign website. He is also a community representative on George Washington High School’s local school council.
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