Constance MeltonReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:06 pm

An outreach coordinator, Melton attends faith-based meetings led by 15th district CPD officers. She says, “It’s important to bridge the gap between the community, church, and the police department.”

Candidate questionnaire responses

Do you have experience as an activist or community organizer?
Do you have experience interacting with CPD?
Do you have experience working or interacting with government?
Should the city hire more police officers?
Is CPD adequately funded?
CPD reform:
Mental health crises:

What do you consider the primary role of a police district councilor to be?

Why are you running for Police District Council?

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Constance MeltonReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:06 pm Read More »

Daniel MartinReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:32 pm

A former intern for 38th ward alderperson Anthony Napolitano, Martin has worked for 41st ward alderperson Nicholas Sposato since 2019. He told the Reader he believes police funding should be increased, adding, “we hold an annual ‘support the police’ rally outside the 16th District police station.” Alderpersons Napolitano and Sposato have endorsed.

Candidate questionnaire responses

Do you have experience as an activist or community organizer?
Do you have experience interacting with CPD?
Do you have experience working or interacting with government?
Should the city hire more police officers?
Is CPD adequately funded?
CPD reform:
Mental health crises:

What do you consider the primary role of a police district councilor to be?

Why are you running for Police District Council?

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Daniel MartinReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:32 pm Read More »

David FellerReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:32 pm

A senior adviser for legislative affairs at the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Feller ran Sheriff Tom Dart’s 2022 reelection campaign. He is the the 38th Ward Democratic Organization president and serves on a local school council. Sheriff Dart, state senators Omar Aquino (2nd District) and Robert Martwick (10th District), state representative Lindsey LaPointe (19th District), IUOE Local 150 and Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council have endorsed.

Candidate questionnaire responses

Do you have experience as an activist or community organizer?
Do you have experience interacting with CPD?
Do you have experience working or interacting with government?
Should the city hire more police officers?
Is CPD adequately funded?
CPD reform:
Mental health crises:

What do you consider the primary role of a police district councilor to be?

Why are you running for Police District Council?

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David FellerReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:32 pm Read More »

Colleen MurphyReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:33 pm

A resident of Jefferson Park, Murphy did not respond to requests for comment.

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Should the city hire more police officers?
Is CPD adequately funded?
CPD reform:
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What do you consider the primary role of a police district councilor to be?

Why are you running for Police District Council?

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Colleen MurphyReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:33 pm Read More »

John MarcatanteReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:33 pm

A resident of Norwood Park East, Marcatante filed ballot petitions with the assistance of the Fraternal Order of Police’s election attorney, Perry Abbasi, who told the Reader the FOP referred Marcante to him. Marcante did not respond to requests for comment. 

Candidate questionnaire responses

Do you have experience as an activist or community organizer?
Do you have experience interacting with CPD?
Do you have experience working or interacting with government?
Should the city hire more police officers?
Is CPD adequately funded?
CPD reform:
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What do you consider the primary role of a police district councilor to be?

Why are you running for Police District Council?

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John MarcatanteReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:33 pm Read More »

Colleen Mary DillonReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:33 pm

An Edison Park resident, Dillon told the Reader, “I know what it’s like to worry about the safety of our children and the future they face.”  The Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Firefighters Local 2, Alderpersons Anthony Napolitano (38th Ward) and Nicholas Sposato (41st Ward) have endorsed.

Candidate questionnaire responses

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Do you have experience interacting with CPD?
Do you have experience working or interacting with government?
Should the city hire more police officers?
Is CPD adequately funded?
CPD reform:
Mental health crises:

What do you consider the primary role of a police district councilor to be?

Why are you running for Police District Council?

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Colleen Mary DillonReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:33 pm Read More »

Dan ButterworthReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:34 pm

A bank vice president, Butterworth enrolled in the Citizen Police Academy in suburban North Chicago. He has expressed support for police officers—and also for the Innocence Project, a nonprofit organization that seeks to exonerate wrongfully convicted people. He says, “Citizens must keep a watchful eye to ensure the fine line between safety and liberty is walked.”

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Do you have experience working or interacting with government?
Should the city hire more police officers?
Is CPD adequately funded?
CPD reform:
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What do you consider the primary role of a police district councilor to be?

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Dan ButterworthReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:34 pm Read More »

Elizabeth RochfordReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:39 pm

A longtime nurse practitioner, Rochford works with ONE Northside on the organization’s Police Accountability Task Force and helped write the ECPS ordinance. Alderpersons Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th Ward) and Andre Vasquez (40th Ward), the ONE People’s Campaign, 39th Ward Neighbors United, 30th United, United Neighbors of the 35th Ward, and United Working Families of the 50th Ward have endorsed.

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Do you have experience working or interacting with government?
Should the city hire more police officers?
Is CPD adequately funded?
CPD reform:
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What do you consider the primary role of a police district councilor to be?

Why are you running for Police District Council?

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Elizabeth RochfordReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:39 pm Read More »

Anthony Michael TamezReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:40 pm

The chairman of the Center for Native American Youth’s Advisory Board and a member of the Chi Nations Youth Council, Tamez says, “Enforcing the consent decree is critical to our community’s safety,” and believes “police accountability can become a reality through co-governance.” Alderpersons Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th Ward) and Andre Vasquez (40th Ward), United Neighbors of the 35th Ward, 30th Ward United, 50th Ward United Working Families, and 39th Ward Neighbors United have endorsed.

Candidate questionnaire responses

Do you have experience as an activist or community organizer?
Do you have experience interacting with CPD?
Do you have experience working or interacting with government?
Should the city hire more police officers?
Is CPD adequately funded?
CPD reform:
Mental health crises:

What do you consider the primary role of a police district councilor to be?

Why are you running for Police District Council?

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Anthony Michael TamezReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:40 pm Read More »

Nick CarusiReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:40 pm

A resident of Irving Park, Carusi filed ballot petitions with the assistance of the Fraternal Order of Police’s election attorney, Perry Abbasi, who told the Reader the FOP referred Carusi to him. Carusi did not respond to requests for comment.

Candidate questionnaire responses

Do you have experience as an activist or community organizer?
Do you have experience interacting with CPD?
Do you have experience working or interacting with government?
Should the city hire more police officers?
Is CPD adequately funded?
CPD reform:
Mental health crises:

What do you consider the primary role of a police district councilor to be?

Why are you running for Police District Council?

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Nick CarusiReader staffon January 15, 2023 at 10:40 pm Read More »