Burton Natarus
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Burton Natarus is currently alderman of the 42nd ward in Chicago. His term expires in February, 2007.
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[edit] Early life
Natarus is a graduate of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. Later, he taught at Chicago’s Loyola University on the subject of local government. Naturas also served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserves.
[edit] Public Service
Natarus is active in a number of community groups: City Club of Chicago, Streeterville Organization of Active Residents, Central Michigan Association, North Dearborn Association, and River North Association.
[edit] Aldermanic career
Natarus is alderman of the 42nd ward, a ward which encompasses Navy Pier, the Gold Coast, the Magnificent Mile, the Loop, and the south end of Lincoln Park.
Natarus is Chairman of the Traffic and Safety Committee. He also serves on six other committees: Finance; Zoning; Committees, Rules and Ethics; License and Consumer Protection; Budget and Government Operations; and Housing and Real Estate. In addition, he is a member of the Chicago Plan Commission, the Central Area Planning Task Force, and the Regional Transportation Task Force.
[edit] Personal life
Alderman Natarus has two children, Jill Ellen and Michael, and one grandchild, Jacob.
