Gregory Mitchell facts for kids
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Greg Mitchell
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| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 7th ward |
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| Assumed office May 18, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Natashia Holmes |
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| Born | April 22, 1969 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Grambling State University (BS) |
Gregory I. Mitchell, born on April 22, 1969, is an American politician. He is currently the alderman for the 7th ward in Chicago. An alderman is like a local representative who helps make decisions for their part of the city. Mr. Mitchell first took office in 2015. He studied at Grambling State University.
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What Does an Alderman Do?
An alderman is an elected official in a city's government. They represent a specific area, called a ward. Their job is to listen to the people in their ward. They also help make laws and decisions for the whole city. This includes things like city budgets and local services.
Mr. Mitchell's Time as Alderman
Mr. Mitchell was first elected as an alderman in 2015. He won against the person who held the office before him, Natashia Holmes. He has been reelected two times since then. He won again in 2019 and in 2023. This means he has served the 7th ward for many years.
Supporting City Leaders
In 2019, there was an election for the mayor of Chicago. Mr. Mitchell supported Toni Preckwinkle in that election. Supporting a candidate is a way for politicians to show who they think would be a good leader for the city.
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