Entered Office 1983, after predecessor Louis Farina stepped down on eve of indictment for extortion
Previous Life Lawyer for the city
Patrons Old First Ward organization
Key Role Chair of the zoning committee whose philosophy is that what the local alderman wants, the local alderman gets
Strengths Fellow aldermen, developers, and zoning lawyers who appreciate his philosophy; campaign war chest of about $500,000
Key Relatives Zoning lawyer Samuel Banks, brother; zoning lawyer Jimmy Banks, nephew; state rep John Fritchey, nephew-in-law
Prospects With the mayor’s nod, all zoning requests granted
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