City of Chicago 12th Ward

Alderman George Cardenas is currently in his fourth term as Alderman of the 12th Ward and is currently the Chair for the Committee on Health and Environmental Protection. The 12th Ward consists of portions of Little Village, Brighton Park, McKinley Park, and Back of the Yards. Alderman Cardenas' Committee memberships include: Budget, Committees, Rules and Ethics, Education, Finance, Housing and Real Estate, and License and Consumer Protection.

As alderman, George Cardenas is committed to improving the quality of life for every resident of the ward. Cardenas' top priorities are improving the educational opportunities for our children, reducing crime, bringing real economic development and job opportunities into the ward, and providing the highest level of City Services possible.