Entered Office 1999, winning election to open seat
Previous Life Aide in mayor’s budget office
Patrons Hispanic Democratic Organization cofounder Al Sanchez
Strengths Endorsed by HDO over strong Hispanic opponent
Liabilities Still not Hispanic
Defied Daley Voted for the big-box minimum-wage ordinance under pressure from old-school union guys in the ward
Prospects A mayoral loyalist, he’ll remain in office with HDO support
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