Daniel Solis

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Daniel "Danny" Solis is alderman of the 25th ward in Chicago. He was appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley in 1996.

[edit] Public service

Solis began his career as a school teacher. Solis was the founder and Executive Director of Latino Youth Alternative High School; he was also the Executive Director of the Pilsen Neighbors Community Council. Later, he was co-founder and Executive Director of the United Neighborhood Organization where Solis led a successful campaign within the Latino community to support the 1986 legislation that allowed undocumented immigrants to seek amnesty as United States residents.

Solis also led grassroots reform for the Chicago Public Schools by helping organize a campaign to enlist parents and community members to run in the first Local School Council elections.

[edit] Aldermanic career

Solis was appointed alderman in 1996 by Mayor Daley.

As alderman, Solis has focused on job creation and physical improvement of the 25th ward. Examples of physical improvement are an expanded Mexican Fine Arts Museum, the Ping Tong Park, and an improved Archer Court Senior housing development. Solis also encouraged the International Produce Market and American Linen Company which plan to bring jobs and capital to the community.

Throughout his career as alderman, Solis has been an ally of Mayor Daley and in 2001 was appointed President Pro Tempore of the City Council, allowing him to oversee council proceedings in the mayor’s absence.

Solis serves on seven committees: Budget and Government Operations; Committees, Rules and Ethics; Finance; Education; Health; Human Relations; and Police and Fire.