Jeylú Gutiérrez
Jeylú Gutiérrez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 14th ward | |
| Assumed office May 15, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Edward M. Burke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1987 or 1988 (age 36–37) ) |
Jeylú Gutiérrez (born 1987/1988)alderperson for Chicago City Council's 14th ward. She won the 2023 election to the office, replacing 54-year incumbent Ed Burke.[2] The 14th ward includes parts of the Archer Heights and Gage Park neighborhoods.
Early life and career
Gutiérrez was born in
Pilsen and Hernandez Middle School in Gage Park. Her interest in politics began as a volunteer in Chuy García's campaign for mayor in 2015.[4] She later worked as a district director for Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya.[4][5]
In September 2022, Gutiérrez announced her campaign for alderperson of the 14th ward, along with an endorsement from U.S. Representative
City Clerk's office who had ties to Burke.[3][4][12][13] Gutiérrez received endorsements and contributions from state senator Celina Villaneuva, state representative Aaron Ortiz, and the SEIU Illinois Council PAC. In the February 2023 election, Gutiérrez won with over 65% of the vote.[14][2][3]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nonpartisan
|
Jeylú Gutiérrez | 3,081 | 65.2 | |
Nonpartisan
|
Raul Reyes | 1,647 | 34.8 | |
| Total votes | 4,728 | 100% | ||
References
- ^ Armentrout, Mitchell (May 15, 2023). "Find Your Alderperson". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ a b Myers, Quinn (March 1, 2023). "Jeylu Gutierrez Will Replace Indicted Ald. Ed Burke, Becoming 14th Ward's 1st New Leader In 50 Years". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Ed Burke's reign ends as 14th Ward elects Jeylú Gutiérrez 1st new alderman in 54 years". ABC7 Chicago. March 1, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Myers, Quinn (January 24, 2023). "Indicted Ald. Ed Burke Is Retiring After 54 Years. Here's Who Is Running To Replace Him In 14th Ward". Block Club Chicago. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- ^ "Jeylu Gutierrez". Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ Gutiérrez, Jeylú (September 7, 2022). ""I am honored to announce my candidacy for 14th Ward Alderperson ..."". Facebook. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ a b "Rep. Chuy Garcia endorses challenger to Ed Burke in 2023 Chicago City Council election". ABC7 Chicago. September 8, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ Cherone, Heather (July 12, 2022). "Ald. Ed Burke Set to Stand Trial Nov. 6, 2023 — Nearly 4 1/2 Years After Indictment". WTTW News. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ "Jeylú Gutiérrez holding significant lead in race to replace Ed Burke in 14th Ward". CBS News. February 28, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ Spielman, Fran (November 28, 2022). "End of an era in Chicago politics as Burke chooses retirement over uphill battle for a record 15th term". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ "Chicago election: Indicted Ald. Ed Burke won't seek 14th term". Chicago Tribune. November 28, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ "Chicago election: Seat held by Ed Burke won by Jeylu Gutierrez". Chicago Tribune. February 28, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ "Two candidates vie to replace indicted Ald. Ed Burke in 14th Ward". CBS News. February 22, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ Gunderson, Erica (March 5, 2023). "Jeylú Gutiérrez First New Alderperson to Represent 14th Ward in 54 Years". WTTW News. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ Chicago Board of Elections (March 15, 2023). "Tabulated Statement of the Returns and Proclamation of the Results of the Canvass of the Election Returns for the February 28, 2023 Municipal General and Alderperson Elections Held in Each of the Precincts in All the Wards in the City of Chicago" (PDF). Retrieved March 15, 2023.
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