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 Business Affairs and Special Events
- Business Affairs, Liquor Licensing, Chambers of Commerce and SSA’s
- Parks and Gardens, AIDS Garden Chicago
- Transit, CTA
- Special Events, Street Festivals, and Athletic Events
- Public Art, Cultural Programs, Chicago Sculpture Exhibit
- Landmark Districts
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
Calvin Cottrell – Director of Community Outreach and Public Safety
- Public safety issues, 19th Police District issues
- Homelessness issues
- Constituent outreach and neighborhood organizations
- Partnerships with service organizations and non-profits
- Local media and press calls
- Ward newsletter and social media
Calvin can be reached via E-Mail at Calvin.Cottrell@cityofchicago.org or (773)525-6034 ext. 209
Vince Fetsch – Aldermanic Aide
Vince can be reached via email at Vincent.Fetsch@cityofchicago.org or (773)525-6034.
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