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Cook County Clerk Certifies Election Results Confirming Kelly Winner of First Ward Aldermanic Seat
by Bob Seidenberg April 27th, 2021 Go to Full Story on Evanston Round Table First-time candidate Clare Kelly is the official winner in Evanston’s First Ward Aldermanic race, defeating longtime incumbent Alderman Judy Fiske by 26 votes, according to certified results...
WE DID IT!
We are delighted to announce that, as of the end of day Tuesday, April 20, we have the most votes in the final count. We expect to be proclaimed the winner this week by the Cook County Clerk’s Office. What made this First Ward campaign special was that it was a...
Election Update
I am humbled and delighted by the strong showing of support and passion from First Ward voters. Tuesday’s election-day lead of 20% was exciting and promising. That margin narrowed as mail-in and early votes came in later, but we remain in the lead! We’ve been in...
Full Transparency – Clare for First D-2 Quarterly Report
In the spirit of full transparency, I submitted my D-2 form today to the Illinois State Board of Elections, in advance of both the April 6th election and April 15th deadline. This document provides a listing of my donors, as well as campaign expenditures. I am very...
In response to the negative attacks by Judy Fiske and her allies at Evanston Together LLC:
Changing our current form of government from a weak to strong mayor has never been any part of my platform, agenda, priorities or goals. While I think it’s foolish and irresponsible to rule out any course of action that might be available to best serve the interests...
Thank You!
The Clare For First campaign is grateful to the 127 supporters who gave an average of $160 to bring accountability, transparency, and social justice to Evanston. These generous donations have amounted to $20,191 and have helped us to cover the many expenses of a...
Please join D&D Finer Foods in supporting Clare Kelly for First Ward Alderperson.
As a small business in Evanston for the past 48 years, we have been privy to the changes our community has faced throughout time. It is now more than ever that we are searching for effective representation that will not only support existing small businesses but also...
Order Up: First Ward Change Good for Business
Speaking as a small business owner, I’m joining the call for new leadership for the First Ward. Downtown Evanston desperately needs creative, energetic, collaborative representation from the First Ward. We need an alderman who will find innovative and effective...
Hi, neighbors, like others, I also want to share why I am voting for Clare Kelly this year, after having supported Alderman Fiske in the past.
Evanston, IL | Local Opinion | 11h Letter to the Editor John Moore, Neighbor Go to letter on Patch Hi, neighbors, like others, I also want to share why I am voting for Clare Kelly this year, after having supported Alderman Fiske in the past. Clare has all of traits...