4th Ward of Chicago

March, 2010

Affordable housing seems to be a big issue in areas in the 4th ward of Chicago. 

Introduced legislation in 2002 that required private developers to provide affordable housing in any development that involved 10 or more units was a triumphant realization for the alderman. 

An active member in the community Rosette Camper whose current address resides in hyde park said informatively “Our alderman co-sponsored the affordable housing ordinances as well as living wage ordinances which resulted in a 50% increase in the city spending on low and moderate income housing, which benefited our neighborhood in so many ways, we are so  grateful for our alderman’s contribution for what is important and should be a priority.”  

While Shirley Newsome is the temporary Alderman, Jason Ervin and Timothy Cullerton were also possible sit ins. The names of the candidates running for 4th ward are William D. “Will” Burns, Brian Scott, Norman H. Bolden, James E. Williams, George Rumsey, Adam L. Miguest, and  Lori S. Yokoyama.  

Melisa Johnson talking about issues facing the ward said “crime in this area has been an extremely big deal around here, she (Newsome) has in her short time in office worked with residents and police to remove narcotics trafficking and troubled liquor stores, she’s awesome. 

She has also tirelessly advocated for and actively participated in community policing.”

The Hyde Park Kenwood Community Conference likes to hear concerns and views on several issues that the people believe are important for the ward. 

Seka Thompson elaborated more on this by shedding some info about the organization by saying “The HPKCC is a community organization established in 1949. 

For the last 60 years, it has worked to enhance the attractive, secure, diverse, and caring community of Hype Park and Kenwood in Chicago. 

The HPKCC does not endorse candidates in political races.” which she made sure to emphasize.