I am ashamed at some of the people in the 2nd Ward. And unlike many people I am civically involved in this community. I have been volunteering for the Alderman for over a year and respect this strong woman very much. Although there may be some short comings in the office she has been getting the job done for almost 14 years, at least 10 years longer than most people can say they've lived in the ward. Especially the South Loop. There is one issue that Bob Fioretti continuously brings up, that I feel I must address. He would like you to believe that the Alderman pockets money from developers as additional annual salary. Do you know what this woman does with developer money? Allow me to enlighten you. As part of development contracts that are signed in the 2nd ward, a company is required to contribute an allotted amount of money to the 2nd Ward, not the Alderman, which is then dispersed for the purpose of community enrichment. And over the years it has been used for just that purpose. This money goes to neighborhood organizations that NEED it like the Boys and Girls Club, local libraries, she has bought computers for grammar schools, helped fund play lots, contributed to college scholarships awarded at high schools in the ward and the list goes on. This is what she does ANNUALLY. You also might not know that an Alderman isn’t given a budget to DO GOOD. They are given strict budgets to keep their offices functioning and Menu budgets for all the city service requests annually. If you don’t believe me go into the office at ask to see a copy. She is a busy woman and more than half of you say "Where is she?" She is getting the job done! Walk out of your condo or apartment and look around you! What do you see! I have lived in Chicago all my life, less than four years ago you couldn't catch me South of Congress and none of you probably knew South of Congress Parkway ever existed! It saddens me to see her attacked in such a way. Just remember when you go to the polls on April 17th you are voting based on a persons RECORD. Bob Fioretti has a decent record as a supposed civil rights attorney, but he hasn't even been active in the WARD he claims to want to be sooooo much a part of. Up until now the only neighborhood he has cared anything for is the PULLMAN DISTRICT, does that sound like the 2nd WARD to YOU............
P.S. If you look at key words in that message you would know that Fioretti gave someone a "best actor" award in a negative mail out and it wasn't directed at the Alderman. hmm.......
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P.S. If you look at key words in that message you would know that Fioretti gave someone a "best actor" award in a negative mail out and it wasn't directed at the Alderman. hmm.......