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The 42nd Ward encompasses the Gold Coast, River West, Streeterville, Near North, River North and Loop neighborhoods on Chicago's north side. The 42nd Ward is an economic engine for the City, the gateway to many of the City's visitors and a great place to live and raise a family. The Ward houses some of the finest restaurants, cultural institutions and shopping in the world. However, the Ward's diverse and talented citizens are its real strength. The Ward is blessed with many seniors who have personally had a role in building Chicago, with many residents who are now growing, expanding and ensuring that Chicago remains a first class international City and with many students who will one day be shaping Chicago and, hopefully eclipsing the wonderful work of prior generations. This dynamic base of residents is the Ward's true strength and, united, this Ward is able to achieve many things.

Congratulations to Alderman Toni Preckwinkle on her victory in the Democratic Primary for Cook County Board President.  Toni’s win represents a victory for reform of Cook County Government.  I was proud to endorse Toni in the Democratic Primary and I’m looking forward to helping her win the General Election on November 2nd.  If elected, Toni will be the first woman to hold the office of Cook County Board President.  Her deep integrity, progressive policy views, fiscal responsibility and pragmatic politics make her the right public servant for the job.  We look forward to helping elect Toni and the great slate of Democratic candidates running statewide and locally.

 

Once Again, the 42nd Ward’s vote totals outpaced most other Chicago Wards in the 2010 Primary.   The Ward was in the top 10 in the City of Chicago in Democratic voter turnout with 9,626 persons casting ballots - which far exceeded most north side Wards.  I am also very proud to report that, once again, our Ward turned a deeper shade of "blue" in this year's Primary Election. On February 2nd, Democratic voters accounted for 76.25% of the total vote in the 42nd Ward. In addition, the Ward delivered 6,578 votes for Alderman Preckwinkle in her race for Cook County Board President - which was 70.6% of the Democratic vote. These vote totals are very significant given the large number of voters who have voted Republican in the Ward in years' past.

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I hear these questions all the time. As your Committeeman, my job is to organize Democrats who live and work in the 42nd Ward and to promote Democratic issues, causes and good candidates such as Barack Obama, Brendan Reilly, Anita Alvarez, Will Burns and other qualified and talented leaders.

Currently, Democrats outnumber Republicans 4 to 1 in the Ward. However, we must not rest on past election successes, but continue to organize and promote the Democratic Party's values and candidates. What is certain - both here in the 42nd Ward and across our nation - is that Democrats outnumber Republicans by large margins. Most Democratic campaigns are based upon finding positive issues that appeal to voters' optimism and, at the same time, our candidates strive to unite diverse groups of people by utilizing these issues. Thus, the game plan is very simple, if the local Democratic Party can simply get its message out, remains vigilant in registering new voters, and ensures that all of our voters get a chance to exercise their right to vote on election day - the Democratic Party wins almost every time. However, to accomplish this mission requires two things: (1) organization and (2) resources. Therefore I am asking you to get involved in some way with 42nd Ward Democratic Party: by working as a volunteer registering voters or getting out the vote, serving as an election judge, organizing an event, attending a fundraiser, helping us organize online or by making an online donation. In a very short period of time, you can make a positive difference in this Ward, this City and this Nation but we need you get directly involved. Together, we can and will make a difference.

Sincerely,

John Corrigan
Committeeman, 42nd Ward Democratic Party

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