Abarca was endorsed by Cardenas to be his successor and is running for the seat in the February 28 municipal election.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot's gavel at the beginning a City Council meeting on June 17, 2020.
If approved by the City Council, Abarca would be the first new alderman of the ward that includes the Brighton Park, McKinley Park and Little Village neighborhoods since 2003. The seat has been vacant since Nov. 30, when Cardenas, who was elected nearly 20 years ago, stepped down ahead of his term as a new commissioner for the Cook County Board of Review.Abarca — who was endorsed by Cardenas to be his successor and is running for the seat in the Feb.
“Anabel Abarca is a pillar of the 12th Ward community,” Lightfoot said in a statement. “Her passion for public service and deep connection to her community makes her the best candidate to serve the residents of McKinley Park, Brighton Park and Little Village. I look forward to working with Anabel, and I thank the 12th Ward vacancy committee for their collaboration in this process.
“Our ward is filled with motivated and passionate people who see our community’s potential, and I look forward to bringing their vision to life as alderwoman,” she said.
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