Residents
Chicago’s organizational chart places city residents at the TOP
Elected officials serve the residents
Residents elect officials to manage Chicago residents’ affairs
Residents wield influence on how elected officials should do their job
City residents can use their position to change Chicago
Residents can contact elected officials to voice their views on how Chicago should be governed. Enter your address and scroll down to the fields labeled “Local” to see who represents you.
Residents who vote determine who governs Chicago. Who is elected matters because different candidates have different views on what direction Chicago should take in the next four years.