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Alderman Bennett Lawson - 44th Ward Chicago

Alderman Bennett Lawson
44th Ward
Seal of Chicago
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      • 1138 W. Belmont
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      • 3346 N. Lakewood
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      • 1501 W. School (Old Ward Yard Site)
      • 3542 N. Southport
      • 3312 N. Halsted
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      • 749 W. Briar (Briar Street Theater)
      • 1244 W. Roscoe
      • 2814 N. Halsted
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      • 3257 N. Halsted
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      • 925 W. Belmont
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      • 453 - 455 W. Briar
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      • 3355 N. Southport
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      • 3469-3475 N Clark - The Wheel House Hotel
      • 3334 N. Southport
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      • 450 - 54 W. Belmont
      • 712 W. Diversey
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      • 3300 N. Clark
      • 3200 N. Southport
      • 1218 W. Belmont
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      • 2941 N. Clark
      • 621 W. Belmont
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      • 1048 W. Cornelia
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      • 1039-41 W. Belmont
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      • 3839 N. Clark
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      • 3701 N. Ashland- Rosecrance Lakeview
      • 3201 N. Ashland - Whole Foods
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      • 2950 N Sheridan Road
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      • 1045 W. Cornelia
      • 1044 W. Newport
      • 731 W. Melrose
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About Bennett

A lifelong public servant and proud advocate for the Lakeview community, Bennett Lawson was elected as the Alderman of Chicago’s 44th Ward in 2023, after nearly 15 years as Chief of Staff in the 44th Ward office. With a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for his community, Bennett is dedicated to making Lakeview safe, thriving and inclusive for all who call it home.

As one of Chicago’s openly gay Aldermen, Bennett champions LGBTQ+ rights and inclusivity, working to ensure that Lakeview remains a welcoming and vibrant neighborhood for all. He has fought to protect small businesses and drive sustainable development, including by passing an ordinance that reduces barriers for small businesses by cutting through bureaucratic red tape.

Bennett’s focus on improving public transit, expanding outdoor dining, and enhancing walkability is central to his vision for a growing, pedestrian-friendly Lakeview. He has been a vocal proponent of lowering speed limits to make our streets safer, while also securing investments in public safety technology, such as cameras and license plate readers, to keep the community safe.

Committed to innovative housing solutions, Bennett has championed the development of ADUs (Accessible Dwelling Units), which convert unused spaces like attics, basements, and coach houses into residential units, offering more affordable and flexible housing options.

With a focus on balanced development and enhancing public safety, Alderman Lawson is committed to ensuring the 44th Ward continues to be the best place to live, work, and visit. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here for updates on the Alderman’s work and priorities.

 

About Lakeview

Money Magazine's Best Places to Live 2013

In November of 2013, CNN Money Magazine named Lakeview the third best big-city neighborhood in the country. While Lakeview will always be number one to me, it is a wonderful recognition and showcases many of the things that make our neighborhood so great. Whether it be our close proximity to Lake Michigan, our endless entertainment options including first class theaters, concert venues, restaurants and Wrigley Field or the accessibility to public transportation and many local parks, Lakeview has so much to offer residents and visitors alike.

 

The 44th Ward is also home to the “Best Gay Neighborhood in the World!”

Boystown has been voted the world’s most “incomparable” gay neighborhood by readers of Out Traveler Magazine.

“Chicago’s sizable and friendly LGBT neighborhood, referred to as “Northalsted,” was voted best gay neighborhood in the world, beating areas in other cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Barcelona, and Madrid. Chicago’s Northalsted, centered around Halsted Street, was the nation’s first officially-recognized gay village in the U.S. and is the home to a large Pride celebration, as well as Market Days, an unrivaled August street party. The neighborhood has everything you could want: bars, clubs, restaurants, architecture, walk ability, its own El stop, and now marriage equality (Illinois legalized same-sex unions in 2013). It also seems more welcoming than some other gayborhoods that shall remain nameless.”

This distinction truly showcases all of the things that make our neighborhood great and all we have to offer to both residents and visitors alike.

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