Mary O'Connor (alderman)

Mary E. O'Connor (born 1959[1]) is a former Chicago city alderman.[2] She was the first female alderman to represent the 41st Ward of Chicago on the Northwest side of the city[3] - the largest geographic ward in Chicago including O'Hare International Airport. She was elected with 50.88% of the total vote on April 5, 2011 in a runoff election,[4] replacing outgoing alderman Brian Doherty.

Mary O'Connor
Member of the Chicago City Council
from the 41st ward
In office
May 2011 – May 2015
Preceded byBrian Doherty
Succeeded byAnthony Napolitano
Personal details
Born1959

Mary O'Connor is also the owner of Unforgettable Edibles and O'Connor's Deli and Market in the 41st Ward.[5]

Mary O'Connor served the 41st Ward as Democratic Ward Committeeman from 2008 to 2015.[6]

O'Connor lost reelection as alderman to Anthony Napolitano in 2015.

After losing reelection, O'Connor was later hired by mayor Rahm Emanuel to work as the city's deputy commissioner in Planning and Development.[7]

References
  1. "Editorial board questionnaires - Mary O'Connor, Candidate for Alderman - 41st Ward". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on February 28, 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
  2. Pallasch, Abdon (Apr 6, 2011). "Unknown ousts Rice in 36th Ward". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
  3. PALLASCH, ABDON (Apr 1, 2011). "Differences emerge despite foes' mirror images in 41st Ward race". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
  4. "April, 2011 Supplementary Municipal -- Alderman 41st Ward". Chicago Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 10 April 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
  5. Clauss, Hunter (April 2, 2011). "41ST WARD- Emanuel's Shorter Coattails". New York Times. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
  6. "February 2008 Democratic Party Primary -- Ward Committeeman, 41st". Chicago Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2011-07-08.
  7. Byrne, John (30 September 2019). "Former Chicago Ald. John Arena hired for a $123,996-a-year job in the city planning department". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
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