I noticed that it does not state if Christopher is Democrat or Republican. I realize that it may not matter as much on a city level. Hoewever, it does matter to me.
- Darren

I am a Democrat and have voted Democratic for my entire life. However, I understand loud and clear the sentiment of 48th Ward residents like 83 year old Mrs. Johnson who told me that she would never vote for a local Democrat again after seeing the hand-me-down politics of the midterm elections.

People are weary of having their democratic franchise taken away. My opponent in this election was appointed and has never faced a serious electoral challenge. Throughout our local government elected seats are passeded down to family members or staffers without regard to a democratic process.

In our Ward, our current appointed Alderman was a staffer in the previous Alderman's office who had been a staffer in the previous Alderman's offce. It is time for a change. It is time to put a stop to this cynical approach to democracy.

If you elect me Alderman of the 48th I will be independent of this old-time system and will represent you, the voter.

By the way, Darren, Aldermanic races are nonpartisan. Thank you for the question!

Christopher Persons
Candidate for Alderman 48th Ward