The winds of change are a-blowin' through Chicago's 3rd ward, and apparently they've blown long-time alderman Dorothy Tillman out and newcomer Pat Dowell in. Pat defeated Dorothy in Tuesday's run-off election with 53% of the vote.
The 3rd ward includes the Bronzeville neighborhood as well as parts of the South Loop and Back-of-the-Yards. Residents have complained for years that commercial development and the quality of city services have lagged those found in other city neighborhoods.
Congratulations, Pat. I'm looking forward to positive change in the ward...more businesses, less crime, cleaner streets. Change is good.
Full disclosure: I worked for Pat Dowell's campaign in 2003 (the last time she ran...I've since moved out of the ward).
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