Allyson Scrutchens
6th Ward alderman, on the Chicago ballot February 23, 2027.
Campaign site (voteforallyson.com)
Running on
Kicked off her campaign in July 2026 to challenge Ald. William Hall. She says her focus is strengthening neighborhoods, supporting local businesses, improving public safety, and delivering responsive leadership. Her campaign lists six priorities: community development, economic investment, quality of life, education, public safety, and housing and neighborhood preservation.
Background
Founder and CEO of Forward Planning, a strategic planning and fundraising firm, since 2014; former executive director of the Chicago Aldermanic Black Caucus Foundation. 6th Ward resident since 2013 with a master of public administration from the University of Illinois Chicago.
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