24th Ward Alderman

Valerie F. Leonard
Few candidates for any office can match Valerie Leonard's academic and professional
background and record of achievement in private industry, government, and non-
profit organizations. She has worked as a financial analyst, development
coordinator, journalist, and grass-roots activist, and is one of the most
knowledgeable sources on TIFs in the city. Leonard wants to increase resident
participation in local government by involving them in the budgeting process,
creating TIF advisory councils, and establishing an education facilities task force. She
proposes to attract businesses and create jobs through public/private partnerships,
tax incentives and job training for high growth industries such as green construction
and health information technology. An independent dedicated to participatory
Punch # 56 democracy, Leonard would be an advocate for her community and an outstanding
addition to the City Council.

Valerie’s Ideas
Early Voting for all registered Public Health : Valerie will work with the Illinois Department of
Public Health to update our Community Health profile , assess our
voters Early Voting is available health status and address public health issues such as gun violence,
from Jan. 31 through Feb. 17, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and HIV/AIDS. She will
2011. Voters don't need a work with local organizations to involve residents in health education
and building a community of wellness.
reason or excuse to use Early
Voting -- but voters do need to Public Safety: Valerie will work with the Police Department, CAPS,
present government-issued community organizations and block clubs to increase the number of
police officers and create a comprehensive public safety plan to
photo identification. reduce crime. She will focus on prevention and community based
alternatives to incarceration. Valerie will hold banks and absentee
24th Ward landlords accountable for maintaining vacant lots and abandoned
Douglass Library foreclosed properties.
3353 W. 13th St. Availability: Valerie’s office will be centrally located, handicap-
Mon. thru Sat., 9 am-5 pm accessible and accessible by public transportation. Valerie will
operate a one-stop community services center for residents,
businesses and nonprofit organizations.

To help Valerie win, call her campaign office at (773) 521-3137

or visit her website at www.Vote4valerie.voterspace.com
Paid for by the Independent Campaign Committee, 1325 S Wabash #105, Chicago IL 60605; Jesus Salazar, Chair; Rich Whitehead, Treasurer.
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