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November 28, 2022

Contact: Manuel Galvan

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Smith and Steans Endorse Dunne for Alderman in 48

Former 48th Ward Alderman Mary Ann Smith and former State Senator Heather Steans (7th) endorsed Joe Dunne, a longtime Edgewater resident, for Alderman of the 48th Ward.

Both Smith and Steans will serve as honorary campaign co-chairs.

“I am deeply honored because it says a lot that two, great public servants have chosen to endorse and support me as alderman for the 48th Ward,” said Dunne, a businessman with more than 15-years-experience in affordable housing.

“Joe’s work creating affordable housing coupled with his deep roots in the community mean he will better Edgewater from Day One for all our residents,” said Steans, who served 12 years in the Illinois Senate.

“I enthusiastically endorse Joe Dunne for alderman of the 48th Ward,” said Smith. “His track record demonstrates how skillfully he will address today’s public safety, economic development and management challenges. And most importantly, Joe will continue serving in partnership with the community, tackling problems and finding innovative solutions.”

Smith served as alderman of the 48th Ward for 22 years.

Dunne is vice president of Real Estate Development for Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation and previously served as senior development manager for Holsten Real Estate Development Corporation. Prior posts include district development coordinator/ deputy director for the Illinois Medical District Commission as well as project administrator/ manager for the City of Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development.

He received an M.B.A from the Kellogg School of Management in finance and real estate.

Dunne lives in the Edgewater home his parents bought and in which he was raised. He now lives there with his wife, Jennifer, and their three children; Bridget, 15, Molly, 13, and Joe, 11.

JoeDunneFor48.com

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