Derrick G. Curtis[1] (born 1968/69)[2] is an American politician who has served as the alderman of Chicago's 18th ward since 2015. He became the Democratic committeeman of the ward in 2011 after Lona Lane stepped down from that position.[3] Curtis had previously been the ward's Streets and Sanitation superintendent,[3] with more than 25 years of experience as a precinct captain.[1] He ran against Lane in the 2015 aldermanic race and defeated her in a runoff.[4] He was sworn into office on May 18, 2015.[5]
Derrick Curtis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 18th ward | |
| Assumed office May 18, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Lona Lane |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1968 or 1969 (age 55–56) |
| Political party | Democratic |
He won reelection in 2019, defeating Chuks Onyezia in the first round.[6] During her term in office, Curtis was considered to be a City council ally of Mayor Lori Lightfoot.[7] He had originally endorsed her for reelection in the 2023 Chicago mayoral election, but withdrew his endorsement after she did not reach out to Curtis after an incident in which Curtis accidentally shot himself while cleaning a gun.[8] Around three months after that incident, Curtis's adult daughter was accidentally shot during a firearm training session he was leading.[9]
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edit- ^ a b CST Editorial Board (January 27, 2019). "18th Ward alderman election: Derrick Curtis". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- ^ Robinson, Mike (March 8, 1999). "Chicago Politics See Better Race Relations: Alderman's Support Among Black Ward One Example of Way Color Lines are Erasing". International and National Wire News. Peoria Journal Star. p. B3 – via NewsBank.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ a b Byrne, John (April 1, 2015). "Old-school aldermen try to hold on in runoffs". Chicago Tribune. No. Section 1. p. 9. Retrieved February 20, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Byrne, John; Dardick, Hal (April 9, 2015). "Mayor wins, but with council caveat". Chicago Tribune. No. Section 1. p. 11. Retrieved February 20, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Mendoza, Susanna (May 18, 2015). "F2015-55: Oath of Office of Alderman Derrick G. Curtis (18th Ward)" (PDF). Chicago City Council Journal of Proceedings. 178 (5): 20. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
- ^ "Chicago 2019 Mayor and Alderman Election Results". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- ^ Cherone, Heather (August 15, 2022). "Ald. Derrick Curtis Fined $1K for Using His City Email to Tout Lightfoot's Reelection Kickoff". WTTW News. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ Linfante, Austin (February 7, 2023). "Here's who each alderman is supporting in Chicago's mayoral election". Heartland Signal. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ Grimm, Andy (January 12, 2023). "Another accidental shooting raises doubts about SW Side Chicago City Council member's skills as firearm instructor". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
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