RICHARD

FOR WARD 2

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This Campaign is Different.

I’m not part of the political machine or a dynasty– I’m your neighbor and advocate. As a progressive lawyer and renter who chose Streeterville, I’m fed up with Chicago politicians who are more focused on their egos than on the cost of living. My campaign is for those who did everything they were supposed to do, but feel like they are just getting by. I want to be an alder that does what’s best for Ward 2 and not my ego.

Instead of a sequel to Chicago’s history of “Council Wars,” my campaign offers: 

  • Authentic representation of Ward 2’s renters, first time homeowners, and business community 

  • Evidence-based policy approaches to youth violence and teen takeovers over performative crime-fighting

  • Compassionate politics that defends against Chicago’s affordability crisis

  • Fresh perspectives from someone values aligned with Ward 2’s forgotten residents

Let's Create a Ward 2 for Everyone
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The Candidate.

Richard Omoniyi-Shoyoola is a writer, attorney, and civic leader running to be the next alderman of Chicago's Second Ward. Richard immigrated to the United States as a child and grew up in St. Louis. He studied Political Science at the University of Chicago, where he got involved in local progressive politics and journalism.

Richard is running to be an alderman who reflects the interests of the Second Ward’s renters and homeowners. He believes no one should have to make six figures to call our ward home, and that every Second Ward resident deserves access to truly affordable housing and transit-oriented development.

His campaign centers on housing affordability, improved transportation infrastructure, new business and workforce development, and smart on crime solutions that address root cause issues.

The Second Ward deserves leadership that prioritizes Chicago’s biggest challenges. Richard is ready to deliver. It’s time to move forward.

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