Gilbert Villegas

Gilbert Villegas is a Democratic Alderman representing the 36th ward of Chicago. The 36th ward includes Belmont-Cragin, Galewood, Hermosa, Humboldt Park, Montclare and Portage Park. [1] Prior to his election to the Chicago City Council, he served as Chief of Staff of the Illinois Capital Development Board.[2]

Gilbert Villegas
Member of the Chicago City Council
from the 36th ward
Assumed office
May 18, 2015
Preceded byNicholas Sposato (redistricted)
Personal details
Born (1970-10-26) October 26, 1970
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationNortheastern Illinois University (BA)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Unit2nd Light Antiaircraft Missile Battalion
Battles/warsGulf War

Aldermanic career

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.[3] He is also a member of the Chicago City Council Latino Caucus.[4]

In the runoff of the 2019 Chicago mayoral election, Villegas endorsed Lori Lightfoot.[5]

During her transition, mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot named Villegas to be her floor leader in the City Council as well as the economic development committee chair.[6]

References
  1. "Ward Maps" (PDF). Chicago Board of Elections. 2012-09-21. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  2. "Gilbert Villegas Jr appointed by IL Gov. Quinn to Chief of Staff for IL Capital Development Board". Hispanic Professional Network. 2011-04-07. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  3. "Legistar Profile – Gilbert Villegas". City Clerk of Chicago. 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  4. Bertagnoli, Lisa (2015-11-06). "The Latino Caucus Foundation's first gala". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  5. "Blacks grow divided in mayoral race". Chicago Crusader. March 21, 2019. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
  6. Spielman, Fran (17 May 2019). "Lightfoot shakes up the City Council". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
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