Garza joins a lengthy list of Chicago aldermen who have chosen not to seek reelection in February.
Garza’s time in office included some controversies, including a dispute over General Iron moving into the ward and aEarlier this year, Garza gave an interview to journalist Ben Joravsky where she offered a window into the behind-the-scenes complaints aldermen share about Lightfoot, including people who were once friendly with the mayor.
Garza said she received a call from public health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady telling her the city would deny the permit. Arwady said the firm was “out of compliance,” according to Garza, who criticized the city for denying the permit and the jobs it would bring. In her retirement statement, Garza noted she has been working tirelessly for the ward for decades and needs to take a step back for her family and herself.“When I took office, and for many many years before, our great neighborhoods were disconnected from each other. It was nearly impossible to walk from one side of the Calumet River to the other.
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