I owe so many people love and thank yous. After a short break, I’ve been focused on working with Will and doing the rebuilding necessary after a long campaign. Please know I am so very appreciative of all the many well wishes and words of support. There will definitely be a next chapter after this election that I will share with everyone, but for right now, we have a little bit of unfinished business to attend to : )
What I stand for
I believe an alderman should represent all the people in the ward. The current alderman calls herself a progressive, but has grown complacent over 20 years. Many see her as unresponsive or uncaring.
I believe the best decisions are made through democratic deliberation: Give everyone in the neighborhood a voice, work through our differences, and great things will result.
In good times and bad, the alderman should be there. On the horrible night this summer when the Chicago police killed Harith Augustus on 71st Street, my opponent was nowhere to be found.
I believe police reform can’t wait. Recent tragedies have intensified the call for accountability — not only from the Chicago Police, but also the University of Chicago. #CPACNow
Our city can do much, much more for small business. Direct investment into local ownership and employment and real penalties for not hitting targets are essential and have been ducked by this and most other South Side aldermen
I believe new development should be overseen by local councils: Trust local knowledge and the power of deliberative discourse to find the best way forward.
What I stand for
I believe an alderman should represent all the people in the ward. The current alderman calls herself a progressive, but has grown complacent over 20 years. Many see her as unresponsive or uncaring.
I believe the best decisions are made through democratic deliberation: Give everyone in the neighborhood a voice, work through our differences, and great things will result.
In good times and bad, the alderman should be there. On the horrible night this summer when the Chicago police killed Harith Augustus on 71st Street, my opponent was nowhere to be found.
I believe police reform can’t wait. Recent tragedies have intensified the call for accountability — not only from the Chicago Police, but also the University of Chicago. #CPACNow
Our city can do much, much more for small business. Direct investment into local ownership and employment and real penalties for not hitting targets are essential and have been ducked by this and most other South Side aldermen
I believe new development should be overseen by local councils: Trust local knowledge and the power of deliberative discourse to find the best way forward.
These three ideas drive us:
Inspiring civic action
Liveable local economics
Strengthening local stewardship
It will take our to make the change we need
Our platform (always a work in progress)
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Gabriel Piemonte for alderman of the Fifth Ward: Our ward covers much of the South Lakefront on the South Side of Chicago. This website is for Fifth Ward voters who are interested in the race, people concerned about fairness and justice on the South Side, and people everywhere who are concerned about the redevelopment of Jackson Park, the Obama Center, and the Tiger Woods Golf Course. This site is for Hyde Park Academy alumni and current students and teachers who want someone in office who cares about their school. This site is for people who love public art and would like to see more of it in our communities. This city council seat covers parts of Hyde Park, Grand Crossing, South Shore, and Woodlawn. If you love the South Lakefront, you belong here.
We are located at 1853 E. 71st St. Call us at 773-717-2842 and email at gabrielpiemonte@gmail.com