Debra Silverstein

50th Ward alderman, on the Chicago ballot February 23, 2027. Incumbent.

Campaign site (debrafor50.com)

Running on

Launched her reelection campaign in August 2026 at a West Rogers Park restaurant, joined by more than 100 community members and faith leaders. Her campaign site lists public safety, constituent services, economic development and school improvements as her issues, and says she strictly opposes any property tax hikes.

Background

50th Ward alderman since 2011; founded a small tax consultancy before entering politics and co-founded the Libenu Foundation, which creates supervised housing for adults with developmental disabilities.

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