Michael Chandler

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Michael Chandler is a former alderman of the 24th ward in Chicago; he served from 1995 until 2007.

[edit] Public Service

Chandler is a former school board member and President of the Our Lady of the Westside Schools. Later, he worked for the Department of Buildings where he was a Supervisor of Building Inspectors for thirteen years. He was a founder and member of Community In Action, Inc. which combats negative environmental issues and mobilizes the community to make changes.

[edit] Aldermanic career

Chandler was first elected alderman of the 24th ward in 1995. Recently, he authored a resolution calling for a moratorium on school closings, supported by the Chicago Teacher’s Union. Chandler serves on seven committees: Aviation; Budget and Government Operations; Committees, Rules and Ethics; Energy, Environmental Protection and Public Utilities; Finance; Historical Landmark Preservation; and Human Relations.

Chandler was defeated in the Municipal Elections in February 2007 by Sharon Denise Dixon.

[edit] Personal life

Alderman Chandler is a single father of two boys.