Troy McMillan
48th Ward alderman, on the Chicago ballot February 23, 2027.
Running on
Filed nominating petitions on Oct. 19, 2026 to challenge Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth. Her campaign lists six priorities: a meaningful voice for residents in planning and development; quality of life, including less crime, better traffic flow, safety for pedestrians and cyclists, and youth programs; affordable housing for families while protecting the lakefront and open space; support for local businesses and business districts; protecting the environment and the tree canopy; and protecting vulnerable neighbors, including opposing anti-immigrant policies.
Background
48th Ward resident for 27 years, recently retired from the Illinois Department of Employment Security, where she managed Labor Market and Career Resources programs. Has served as vice president and governing council chair of Friends of the Parks, spent a decade as the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce's community liaison, and served on the Berger Park and Broadway Armory Park advisory councils; active in the Edgewater North Neighbors block club and the Edgewater Community Council. Named an Edgewater Living Treasure in 2013.
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