Elizabeth "Beth" Rochford
17th Police District Council, on the Chicago ballot February 23, 2027. Incumbent.
Running on
Filed nominating petitions on Oct. 19, 2026 for reelection. Running on a slate, "The Team for 17," with Lisa Levy and Paddy Lindley. The slate's fundraising page says its focus is police accountability, public safety, and alternative response programs, holding space for residents to discuss policing, and keeping the council's work transparent and accessible.
Background
17th District Council member since 2023 and its nominating committee member; gerontological nurse practitioner and lifelong 17th District resident; founding member of ONE Northside's Police Accountability Task Force and worked to pass the ordinance that created the Commission and the District Councils.
Compiled from public sources:
- cboeprod.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net
- ccpsa.chicago.gov
- ccpsa.chicago.gov
- ballotpedia.org
- secure.actblue.com