Alderman Bennett Lawson - 44th Ward Chicago

Alderman Bennett Lawson
44th Ward
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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

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

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