Politics & Government
Ald. Pawar To Hold Last Community Town Hall
The alderman's last day in office will be May 17, and a final community gathering will be held May 14.
CHICAGO — A Community Town Hall will be held on Tuesday, May 14 in Lincoln Square to celebrate Ald. Ameya Pawar's eight years of service in the 47th Ward.
The event will be held from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 N Lincoln. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.
"Come celebrate all we've accomplished together over the past eight years and let's talk about the future," Pawar said in his invitation to the community.
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After facing off against candidate Michael Negron, Matt Martin won the 47th Ward aldermanic runoff election. The 47th Ward seat was one of the most contested in Chicago, rivaled only by the 20th Ward, both of which headed into the Feb. 26 election with nine candidates. Pawar promised to only serve two terms as alderman.
The 47th Ward includes parts of North Center, Roscoe Village, Lincoln Square, Ravenswood and Uptown.
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