Anthony V. Napolitano (born March 29, 1975)[1] is the current Alderman for Chicago's 41st ward, located on the Northwest side and including Edison Park, Norwood Park, Oriole Park, O'Hare and Edgebrook.
Anthony Napolitano | |
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| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 41st ward | |
| Assumed office May 18, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Mary O'Connor |
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| Born | March 29, 1975 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Republican (formerly) |
| Spouse | Jamie O'Shaughnessy |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Calumet College (BA) |
Early life and career
editNapolitano worked as a Chicago police officer from 2000 to 2005, and later as a Chicago firefighter.[2]
Aldermanic career
editNapolitano was elected as the 41st ward alderman in 2015, unseating incumbent alderman Mary O'Connor. He was reelected in 2019 and 2023.
He is a member of the following committees: Aviation, Committees, Rules and Ethics, Human Relations, Pedestrian and Traffic Safety, Public Safety and Transportation and Public Way. He was a member of the now inactive Joint Committee on Finance-Public Safety.[3]
In the runoff of the 2019 Chicago mayoral election, Napolitano joined Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 in endorsing Lori Lightfoot.[4][5]
In November 2019, Napolitano was one of fifteen aldermen to oppose a $72 million property tax increase in Mayor Lori Lightfoot's first budget that included $7 million in funding for City Colleges, $32 million in funding to retire a general obligation bond issue and $18 million in funding for libraries. However, he voted for the budget as a whole.[6]
Party affiliation
editNapolitano's party affiliation at various times has been reported as either Republican or as unaffiliated with a political party.[7][8] Illinois does not have party registration, Illinois holds open primary elections, and members of the Chicago City Council are elected in nonpartisan elections.[9] This makes party affiliation a matter of self-identification. Napolitano identifies as an independent.[8]
Personal life
editNapolitano is married to Jamie O’Shaughnessy and they have 3 children.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Anthony Napolitano | Candidate for City Council | 2019 Election Voters' Guide | Chicago News | WTTW". WTTW News. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ "Firefighter Anthony Napolitano to Run for 41st Ward Alderman". DNAinfo Chicago. 4 February 2019. Archived from the original on 29 January 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- ^ "Legistar Profile – Anthony Napolitano". City Clerk of Chicago. 2016-03-20. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
- ^ "Lori Lightfoot gets endorsement from Chicago's Firefighters Union Local 2". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
- ^ Kapos, Shia; Hurst, Adrienne (March 8, 2019). "CHUY's choice — Debate TAKEAWAYS — WILSON likes change — PRITZKER tax rates revealed". Politico. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
- ^ Spielman, Fran (26 November 2019). "City Council approves Lightfoot's $11.6 billion budget — with 11 'no' votes". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- ^ "Chicago City Council No Longer a Republican-Free Zone". DNAinfo Chicago. Archived from the original on 2018-08-08. Retrieved 2019-06-10.
- ^ a b "As Napolitano Runs For Second Term, Unions That Powered His 2015 Run Fall Silent". Block Club Chicago. 4 February 2019. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
- ^ "City council elections in Chicago, Illinois (2019)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2018-12-30.
- ^ "Anthony Napolitano | Candidate for City Council | 2019 Election Voters' Guide | Chicago News | WTTW". WTTW News. Retrieved 25 November 2019.