Patrick Daley Thompson
Patrick Daley Thompson | |
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Member of the Chicago City Council from the 11th Ward | |
Assumed office May 18, 2015 | |
Preceded by | James Balcer |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Bridgeport, Chicago, Illinois |
Patrick Daley Thompson is an alderman in Chicago's 11th Ward. He is the grandson of Richard J. Daley and a nephew of Richard M. Daley, both of whom served as mayors of Chicago.[1]
The son of Patricia (née Daley), a schoolteacher, and Bill Thompson, a real estate developer, following his parents' divorce, Patrick and his siblings moved to Bridgeport with their mother to be closer to her family. Thompson, who succeeded long-time alderman James Balcer, was elected to office in a runoff election in April 2015. He was sworn in on May 18, 2015.[2] The 11th Ward encompasses several neighborhoods on Chicago's South Side, including Bridgeport, where Thompson was raised and currently resides.
References
- ^ "Family connections numerous for J. Daley grandson". tribunedigital-chicagotribune.
- ^ "Alderman Patrick D. Thompson - profile". ward11.org.
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