Clare proposed a lobby ordinance to bring transparency to our city government. Together with Steve Berlin, (President of Council on Government Ethics Laws and Executive Director of the Chicago Board of Ethics), Clare prepared and presented on the value of a Lobby...
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Promote Community-Focused Growth
Clare has worked relentlessly for good development in the first ward and in Evanston and for affordable housing. Clare believes that affordable housing that genuinely meets community needs (those of low-income families’ and Evanston residents’) and aesthetic,...
Strengthen Equity And Social Justice In Evanston
Embracing, encouraging and respecting the input and voice of Evanston’s Black and Brown communities is essential to improving equity and social justice in our city. For too long low income communities have been too often shut out from the decision making processes...
Invest in small businesses
Saving our local businesses should be one of our City’s highest priorities. Our small businesses give Evanston a distinctive sense of place, quality and belonging, and they strengthen our local economy. They create high quality jobs and generate tax revenue. As a...
I’m honored to be endorsed by OPAL.
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Defend Our Environment
Clare is a long time clean air and environmental energy and justice advocate. Clare spearheaded a successful environmental movement to stop toxic emissions from the medical waste incinerator at the Northwestern University Hospital. Her research, collaboration with...
Protect Our Community History
Clare has always supported, valued, and publicly defended historic Evanston sites, preservation, and historic districts in Evanston. She is gratified to be living, herself, in a historic district of the First Ward. Clare understands and deeply appreciates that...
Robyn Gabel Endorsement.
We are proud to announce State Representative Robyn Gabel’s endorsement of Clare Kelly for Evanston First Ward alderman!
Secure Free First Hour Parking For All Evanston Residents.
Let’s revitalize our local businesses and downtown. Let’s make a Evanston a more friendly place.
Clare Kelly Receives Endorsement of Evanston Firefighters Association, Local 742
Clare Kelly's understanding of the needs and budgetary challenges  faced by the Evanston Fire Department has garnered the endorsement of its union, Local 742. The union cites that  "Clare Kelly is a long time Evanston resident and activist. She is in touch with the...