Pop quiz! How many aldermen serve the City of Chicago?...Don't know? Check out the Office of the Chicago City Clerk to learn this answer and other information about what the Alderman position is all about, as well as learn who your alderman is (psst: the answer is 50).
The City of Chicago is divided into 50 districts and each one elects an alderman, who will be in office for 4 years. The job of each Alderman may be dependent on the particular Ward that he or she serves, however each Alderman must sit on the City Council. This is part of the legislative branch of government and meets about every month. City ordinances are discussed at these meetings.
So why write about Chicago's Aldermen on the No Foam Chicago blog? Because we are proposing a City-wide ordinance to ban styrofoam.
Soon, you may be asked to call your alderman and discuss this issue. It is important for citizens to be actively aware of what is occurring in their local government; knowing your alderman and how to contact him or her, is an important first step.
--No Foam
Additional Information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_City_Council
http://www.chicityclerk.com/key_legislation_votes_2009.html
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