Gilbert Villegas
Gilbert Villegas | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 36th ward | |
| Assumed office May 18, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Nicholas Sposato (redistricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 26, 1970 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Northeastern Illinois University (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Unit | 2nd Light Antiaircraft Missile Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War |
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]
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
- ^ "Ward Maps" (PDF). Chicago Board of Elections. 2012-09-21. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Legistar Profile – Gilbert Villegas". City Clerk of Chicago. 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
- ^ Bertagnoli, Lisa (2015-11-06). "The Latino Caucus Foundation's first gala". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
- ^ "Blacks grow divided in mayoral race". Chicago Crusader. March 21, 2019. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
- ^ Spielman, Fran (17 May 2019). "Lightfoot shakes up the City Council". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2 February 2020.