Gregory Mitchell facts for kids

Gregory I. Mitchell (born April 22, 1969) is an American politician. He is currently an alderman for the 7th ward in Chicago. An alderman is like a local representative who helps make decisions for a specific area of a city. Greg Mitchell first took office in 2015. He studied at Grambling State University.

About Alderman Greg Mitchell

Greg Mitchell was born on April 22, 1969. He grew up and later went to college at Grambling State University, where he earned a degree. He then decided to get involved in local government to help his community.

What is an Alderman?

An alderman is an elected official who represents a specific part of a city, called a "ward," on the city council. The city council is a group of people who make important decisions for the city, like how to spend money, what rules to create, and how to improve services for residents. Greg Mitchell represents the 7th ward in Chicago, meaning he works to bring the ideas and concerns of people in that area to the city government.

His Time as Alderman

Greg Mitchell was first elected as an alderman in 2015. He won the election against the person who held the position before him, Natashia Holmes. This first win showed that many people in the 7th ward wanted him to represent them.

Re-election Success

After his first term, the people of the 7th ward re-elected him two more times. He won again in 2019 and then in 2023. Being re-elected shows that the community trusts him to continue working for their best interests.

Involvement in City Elections

During the 2019 election for mayor of Chicago, Greg Mitchell supported Toni Preckwinkle. This is common for politicians to support other candidates they believe would do a good job for the city.