Thomas Allen (alderman)
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Thomas Allen is Alderman of the 38th Ward of Chicago, serving since 1993.
[edit] Early life
Allen graduated from Illinois Benedictine College and Kent College of Law. After graduation, he worked as a trial attorney in the criminal justice system for seventeen years.
[edit] Public service
Allen served as an administrative and legislative assistant to Alderman Thomas Cullerton before succeeding him.
Currently, Allen is active in several community organizations: the Portage Park Advisory Board, the Irving Park YMCA, the Sunshine Activity Center for Mentally Handicapped, and the Polish American Police Association.
[edit] Aldermanic career
Allen was appointed Alderman in 1993 by Mayor Richard M. Daley to complete the term of Thomas Cullerton. He was elected to a full term in 1995, and re-elected in 1999, 2003, and 2007.
As Alderman, Allen has been concerned about illegally converted rooming houses. To combat this, Allen created a task force to identify, investigate, and close illegal rooming houses.
Allen is chairman of the Transportation and Public Way Committee. He also serves on seven other committees: Aviation; Budget and Government Operations; Buildings; Committees, Rules and Ethics; Economic, Capital and Technology Development; Finance; and Zoning.
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