Ed Smith (alderman)
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Ed H. Smith is alderman of the 28th ward in Chicago; he was first elected in 1983.
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[edit] Early life
Smith earned his bachelor’s degree from Alcorn State College in Lorman, Mississippi and his master’s degree from Northeastern Illinois University. Smith has written two books: Love the Town Couldn’t Stop and Looking for Daddy. Smith is also the executive producer of the film, “Love Relations.”
[edit] Public Service
Before becoming alderman, Smith was a school teacher and worked for the Chicago Economic Development Corporation.
[edit] Aldermanic career
Smith was elected alderman in 1983 after he ran unsuccessfully in 1972, 1976, 1979 and 1980.
Smith is also Chicago’s representative on the Transportation, Infrastructure and Service Steering Committee to the National League of Cities. The National League of Cities works towards “strengthening and promoting cities as centers of opportunity, leadership, and governance.”
Smith is Chairman of the Health Committee where he has led campaigns to promote awareness about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Smith is Vice-Chairman on the Zoning committees, and serves on five additional committees: Budget and Government Operations; Finance, Buildings; Committees, Rules and Ethics; and Aviation.
