Английская Википедия:Gilbert Villegas

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox officeholder Gilbert Villegas (born October 26, 1970)[1][2] is an American politician. He is a member of the Chicago City Council, serving as alderperson for the city's 36th ward. The 36th ward includes Belmont-Cragin, Galewood, Hermosa, Humboldt Park, Montclare and Portage Park. [3] Prior to his election to the Chicago City Council, he served as chief of staff of the Illinois Capital Development Board.[4]

Political career

Chicago City Council

In 2015, Villegas was elected as the 36th ward alderman. He was reelected in 2019. He is a member of the following committees; Aviation, Committees, Rules and Ethics, Economic, Capital and Technology Development, Health and Environmental Protection, Pedestrian and Traffic Safety, and Transportation and Public Way.[5] He is also a member of the Chicago City Council Latino Caucus.[6]

In the runoff of the 2019 Chicago mayoral election, Villegas endorsed Lori Lightfoot.[7] During her transition, Lightfoot named Villegas to be her floor leader in the City Council as well as the economic development committee chair.[8]

2022 Congressional Election

Шаблон:Main In November 2021, Villegas declared his candidacy for Illinois's 3rd congressional district in the 2022 election.[9] During the election he was accused of “misleading the public” in campaign mailers touting the congressional candidate's support for a massive affordable housing development near the Blue Line.[10] On June 28, 2022 he was defeated by Delia Ramirez (66% to 24%) for the Democratic primary for U.S. House Illinois 3rd Congressional District.[11]

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