44th Ward Staff

Bennett Lawson – Chief of Staff

Zoning & Development Projects
City Council Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
Legislation
Wrigley Field Re-Development
Media and Press Calls
Community Directed Development Council (CDDC)

Bennett can be reached via email at Bennett.Lawson@cityofchicago.org or (773)525-6034 ext. 201

Denise Poelsterl – Ward Office Director

Alderman’s Schedule
Streets and Sanitation Sanitation Issues, Graffiti, Rodents
Wrigley Field Traffic Operations
Public Way Permits – Businesses, Sidewalk Cafes
Parking Oversight
Film Office

Denise can be reached via E-Mail at Denise.Poelsterl@cityofchicago.org or (773)525-6034 ext. 202

Dionisios “Dan” Manoli – Director of Infrastructure

Public Way Issues; Sidewalks, Parkways, Streets & Alleys
Sewer & Water Infrastructure
Underground & Aerial Utilities
Infrastructure Menu
Development and Construction Issues
Bicycle Programs (Divvy, Bike Lanes, Bike Parking)
Tree Trimming, Planting, Removal & Stump Removal
Street and Alley Lighting

Dan can be reached via email at Dionisios.Manoli@cityofchicago.org or (773)525-6034 ext. 203

Jessica Papp – Director of Community Affairs and Special Events

Parking Programs
CTA
Landmarking
Parks and Community Gardens
Special Events & Festival Permits
Public Art

Jessica can be reached via email at Jessica.Papp@cityofchicago.org or (773)525-6034 ext. 209

Esme Borrero – Staff Assistant

Schools
Block Parties
Libraries
Animal Issues
Senior Services
Senior Sewer Rebates
Senior & Affordable Housing

Esme can be reached via E-Mail at Esmeralda.Borrero@cityofchicago.org or (773)525-6034 ext. 206

Tom Stevens – Staff Assistant

Problem Buildings & Housing Court
Construction Site Issues

Tom can be reached via E-Mail at Tom.M.Stevens@outlook.com

Zoning Committee Issues

Nicole Wellhausen can be reached via E-Mail at Nicole.Wellhausen@cityofchicago.org or (312)744-6845

Raymond Valadez can be reached via E-Mail at Raymond.Valadez@cityofchicago.org or (312)744-6845