50th Ward - 2023 Aldermanic Race
Debra Silverstein - 2023 Aldermanic Candidate
Ald. Debra Silverstein (50) has served on the City Council since 2011. In 2020, Silverstein ran for the 50th Ward Democratic Committeeperson post vacated by her husband, state Sen. Ira Silverstein, and defeated independent organizer Halle Quezada to become committeeperson. More recently during her time in office, Silverstein has secured millions of dollars for investments in schools, parks and a new streetscape on Devon Avenue.
Meuze Bawany - 2023 Aldermanic Candidate
Mueze Bawany is a progressive educator running for alderman in the 50th Ward. Bawany is currently the chair of the Chicago Teachers Union’s Housing committee and has worked as a public school teacher himself, as well as a CTU organizer and bargaining team member. Bawany is the son of a Pakistani taxi driver and grew up in West Ridge. He attended Northeastern Illinois University.
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