24TH DISTRICT COUNCIL VACANCY

On March 31, 2024, District Council Member Edvette Jones resigned from District Council 024, creating a vacancy. The remaining members of the District Council held an application process to identify three qualified candidates for the vacancy pursuant to Municipal Code of Chicago 2-80-070 and state law.  At the 24^th District Council’s public meeting on June 12, 2024, the 24^th District Councilors recommended to the Commission three candidates to fill the existing vacancy. After its own evaluation process, the Commission will recommend one of the three candidates listed below in alphabetical order for Mayor Johnson to consider for appointment. The Mayor is responsible under state law for making an appointment, subject to review and consent by City Council.

Gregory D Gross

Jasmine Harris

Keola (Keo) Jean-Joseph

   3RD DISTRICT COUNCIL VACANCY

Process for District Council Recommendations for the Vacancy: 

• The remaining members of the 3rd District Council have opened an application for the vacancy. 

• As applications come in, the Councilors will review the applications and select candidates for interviews on an ongoing basis. 

• When the Councilors identify a candidate for interview, we will schedule an interview as soon as possible. 

• The Councilors will continue to review applications and hold interviews until they identify three qualified candidates that they wish to recommend to the Commission. 

• Pursuant to Chicago municipal code, the latest possible date for a recommendation decision is February 1, 2025. 30 days after the creation of the vacancy. 

• Recommendations will be voted on and announced at a public meeting of the 3rd District Council.