FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Contact: Hannah Lee Flath, hannahlee.flath@sierraclub.org, 860-634-0225
Chicago, IL. -- The Sierra Club Illinois Chapter PAC announced its second round of Aldermanic endorsements today in the Chicago municipal election. The following candidates have been endorsed: Oscar Sanchez (Ward 10), Vicko Alvarez (Ward 15), Jessie Fuentes (Ward 26), Bill Conway (Ward 34), Paul Struebing (Ward 41), Bennett Lawson (Ward 44), Angela Clay (Ward 46), Nick Ward (Ward 48), and Mueze Bawany (Ward 50). Our full list of endorsements can be found here and will be updated as additional endorsements are announced.
“Sierra Club Chicago is proud to support exciting new candidates for City Council who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their communities and a deep commitment to environmental justice,” said Sierra Club Chicago Political Chair David Teeghman. “Our endorsed candidates include a community leader who went on a month-long hunger strike for environmental justice, a public school teacher, a solar developer, and more. We’re proud to recommend them as Chicago’s next elected leaders.”
“As Chicago grapples with critical decisions about environmental justice and the city’s plan to transition to 100% renewable energy, we need fresh perspectives in City Council,” said Sierra Club Illinois Organizing Director Caroline Wooten. “Our second round of endorsements includes candidates with strong ties to their communities, powerful community organizing experience, and a deep commitment to a just and equitable future for all Chicagoans. These candidates will work to ensure Chicago is a leader on building decarbonization, clean transportation for all, and environmental justice.”
Sierra Club’s contacts with Illinois voters on behalf of endorsed candidates are funded by Sierra Club Illinois PAC. Copies of our reports are available from the State Board of Elections in Springfield, Illinois.