44th Ward Staff
Maggie Gaecke – Chief of Staff
- Staff Oversight and Management
- Zoning Matters, Development Projects, CDDC
- Ethics Officer, Rule 14
- Human Resources
- Major Media and Press Calls
- Major Legislation – Zoning, Business, Ethics
- Wrigley Field/Cubs – Development, Ordinances
- Public Safety, 19th District CAPS, CFD
- Constituent Outreach, Neighborhood Organizations
- Service Organizations, Non-Profits, Homeless issues
- LGBT Issues and Organizations, Pride Parade
- Local Media and Press Calls
- Website, E-News, Social Media
- Wrigley Traffic Operations and Parking, OEMC
- 10-day letters, Alley Access
- New Arrival Support
Maggie can be reached via email at margaret.gaecke@cityofchicago.org or (773)525-6034 ext. 201
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, Athletic Events
- Public Art, Cultural Programs, Chicago Sculpture Exhibit
- Landmark Districts
- Intern/Volunteer Program, Part-time staff
- Alderman’s Schedule
- Public Way Permits – Businesses. Sidewalk Cafes
- Public Way – Signs, Markings, Legislation
- Parking Oversight, Meters, City Clerk
- Building Permit Reports
- Ward44 Email and mail
Jessica can be reached via email at Jessica.Papp@cityofchicago.org or (773)525-6034 ext. 209
Jake Shelly – Director of Infrastructure
- Infrastructure Projects – Annual Menu Projects
- Accelerated service issues – Potholes, Lighting, Curbs and Gutters, Drainage, Tree Emergencies
- Shared Cost Sidewalk Program
- Water & Sewer Infrastructure
- Utility Projects and Issues
- Building and Construction Site Issues
- Public Way – Permits, Inspections
- Forestry – Tree Planting, Removal & Stump Removal, Trimming
- Bicycle Programs – Bike Lanes, Racks, Divvy, Scooters
- Tech support, Website, TT Tech
- Streets and Sanitation, Graffiti, Rodents
- LAZ Parking
Jake can be reached via email at Jacob.Shelly@cityofchicago.org or (773)525-6034 ext. 203
Esme Borrero – Staff Assistant
- Constituent Services, CSR – 311
- Schools, Libraries
- Block Parties and Special Events
- Animal Issues, Dog Parks
- Senior Issues, Senior Sewer Rebates, Senior Advisory Council, Senior Housing
- Affordable Housing placement
- Parking Tickets, RPP system
Esme can be reached via E-Mail at Esmeralda.Borrero@cityofchicago.org or (773)525-6034 ext. 206
Vince Fetsch – Aldermanic Aide
- Constituent Services, 311 Issues
Vince can be reached via email at Vincent.Fetsch@cityofchicago.org or (773)525-6034
Gloria Picchetti- Staff Assistant
- Front office duties, data entry, file management