Entered Office 2000, appointed after predecessor Percy Giles convicted of taking bribes
Previous Life Sunday school teacher
Patrons Alderman Ike Carothers; Wal-Mart; Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce; Daley
Success Charmed fellow aldermen into giving her a zoning change to allow a Wal-Mart to move into her ward
Strengths Fellow aldermen, developers, and zoning lawyers who appreciate his philosophy; campaign war chest of about $500,000
Prospects Ongoing spokesman against mandatory raises for low-wage big-box employees
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