Howard Brookins
Howard Brookins Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Alderman for Chicago's 21st Ward | |
| Assumed office May 2003 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Southern Illinois University (B.A.) Northern Illinois University (J.D.) |
| Profession | Alderman Attorney |
| Website | Howard Brookins Jr. Website |
Howard Brookins Jr. is the Alderman of the 21st Ward of the City of Chicago. He was elected in 2003 and is currently serving his second term.
Early life
Brookins attended Mendel Catholic High School, Southern Illinois University, and received his JD from Northern Illinois University.
Public service
Brookins is a former Assistant Defender, Assistant States Attorney, and Special Assistant Attorney General. Brookins serves on the Board of Directors for Community Media Workshop and he is active with the 9100 South Union Block Club. Brookins is currently a partner in Brookins and Wilson Law Firm.
Aldermanic career
Brookins was elected as alderman in 2003. He serves on five committees: Committees, Rules and Ethics; Economic, Capital and Technology Development; Historical Landmark Preservation; Special Events and Cultural Affairs; Traffic Control and Safety.
Although he was not able to achieve a majority of votes in the February 27, 2007 general election, he was re-elected in the April 17 runoff election against his challenger Leroy Jones.
Brookins made $114,913 as a part-time alderman in 2011 making him one of the 19 highest paid alderman. While others chose not to accept annual pay raises while city employees were laid off, Brookins did stating, "Once it's out there, I think for me to give it back to the city for someone else to waste it somewhere else in the city doesn't make sense, and it doesn't help me with my obligations to my family." An additional source of revenue for Alderman Brookins is his law firm. [1]
On February 28, 2014, Brookins' chief of staff was charged with accepting a $7,500 bribe as part of an undercover corruption probe. [2]
Personal life
Brookins is married to Ebonie Taylor-Brookins. He has two children, Howard Brookins III, and Harihson.[3]
References
http://prev.dailyherald.com/story/?id=125243