Politics & Government
Lightfoot Announces Application Process For New 43rd Ward Alderperson After Michele Smith Announces Retirement
Smith said she will be retiring effective Aug. 12 to attend to "deepening responsibilities towards family and friends."
By CBS Chicago Staff:
CHICAGO (CBS) — Anyone interested in becoming the next 43rd Ward alderperson in Chicago after Ald. Michele Smith steps down next month has until Aug. 5 to send an application to City Hall.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot will be picking Smith's successor after the three-term incumbent announced Thursday she will be retiring effective Aug. 12 to attend to "deepening responsibilities towards family and friends."