Brendan Reilly (politician)
Brendan Reilly (b.c. 1972[1][2]) is an American politician who has served as alderman of Chicago's 42nd ward since 2007, when he unseated incumbent Burton Natarus.[2] He served as Vice Mayor of Chicago, being elected to that position by the Chicago City Council, from 2015 to 2019.[3][4] Since May 2019, he has served as President pro tempore of the Council, which means that he presides over council proceedings in the absence of the mayor.[4]
Brendan Reilly | |
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| Vice Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office May 20, 2015 – May 20, 2019 | |
| Mayor | Rahm Emanuel |
| Preceded by | Ray Suarez |
| Succeeded by | Tom Tunney |
| President pro-tempore of the Chicago City Council | |
| Assumed office May 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Margaret Laurino |
| Alderman of the City of Chicago | |
| Assumed office 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Burton Natarus |
| Constituency | 42d Ward |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1972 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Kristen |
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
Early life and education
Brendan Reilly completed his bachelor's degree from Hobart College in 1994.[1]
Professional and public career
In 1995 he joined the staff of the Illinois House of Representatives. He served as Communications Director for the Democratic caucus before leaving in 2001.[1]
Reilly serves as a Board Member of the Energy Foundry, a non-profit venture capital fund dealing with green technology.[1] He is also a member of the State of Illinois Smart Grid Advisory Council.[1] He is a member of the Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development.
Aldermanic career
Reilly was elected Chicago alderman for the 42nd ward in 2007, unseating longtime incumbent Burton Natarus.[2][5][6] Reilly has subsequently been reelected in 2011, 2015, and 2019.
He served as Vice Mayor of Chicago, being elected to that position by the Chicago City Council, from 2015 to 2019.[3][4] Since May 2019, he has served as President pro tempore of the Council, which means that he presides over council proceedings in the absence of the mayor.[4]
In the runoff of the 2019 Chicago mayoral election, Reilly endorsed Lori Lightfoot.[7]
In November 2019, Reilly 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.[8]
Personal Life
Reilly has lived in downtown Chicago with his wife Kristin since 1997.[1]
See also
References
- "About Brendan | Bio". Retrieved March 24, 2019.
- Becker, Robert (March 1, 2007). "Natarus waxes proud in loss". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
- Sullivan, Emmet. "What Would Actually Happen if Rahm Resigns". ChicagoMag.org. Chicago Magazine. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
- Pratt, John Byrne, Juan Perez Jr , Gregory. "Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot aces first test of her power: City Council overhaul approved". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2019-05-29.
- Pearson, Rick; Kidwell, David (28 February 2007). "Veteran Natarus swept out". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- Hinz, Greg (20 August 2018). "Downtown alderman may face re-election foe". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
- Davis, Kelly; Runge, Erik (March 21, 2019). "Ahead of debate, mayoral candidates pick up endorsements – including Chance the Rapper". WGN-TV. Retrieved March 22, 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.