1. Anthony A Beale was born on October 22,1967 and is an American politician and the alderman of the 9th ward of the City of Chicago, Illinois United States.
22 Facts About Anthony Beale
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In 2023 Anthony Beale was elected to his seventh term in office.
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In 2013, Anthony Beale was an unsuccessful candidate in the Democratic primary for the special election to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.
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Anthony Beale was a community activist under Jesse Jackson Jr.
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Anthony Beale supported an effort in 1999 to adopt dry laws in some precincts of the 9th ward.
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Anthony Beale was elected alderman for the 9th ward in 1999.
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Anthony Beale has been reelected in 2003,2007,2011,2015,2019, and 2023.
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Anthony Beale was part of a backroom deal to bring additional Walmart locations to Chicago.
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Anthony Beale proposed using taxpayer money to hire private security patrols for commercial districts.
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Anthony Beale has helped bring in new businesses that have created over 4,000 new jobs in the Ward.
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Anthony Beale has brought in more government subsidized senior housing than any previous alderman.
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In 2008 Anthony Beale spent more of his aldermanic expense account than any other alderman on public relations, with more than $16,000 paid to The Publicity Works, a company owned by longtime Democratic political consultant Delmarie Cobb.
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Anthony Beale said the company handles media inquiries and puts together his ward newsletter, among other duties.
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In February 2012, the Chicago Dispatcher reported that Anthony Beale attended a fundraiser in his honor held by members of Chicago's taxicab industry just five days before legislation governing the industry was to be heard, which he and Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced.
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In November 2019, Anthony Beale was one of eleven aldermen to vote against Mayor Lori Lightfoot's first budget.
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Anthony Beale has become a regular critic of Lightfoot, and particularly has opposed her attempts to scale back the practice of aldermanic prerogative.
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In 2000, Anthony Beale defeated Robert Shaw to become the 9th Ward's committeeman.
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Anthony Beale continues to serve as its committeeperson, having been reelected in 2004,2008,2012,2016, and 2020.
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Anthony Beale has taken part in various civic organizations, including the Board for Redevelopment of the Roseland area; he served as President of the 100th Street of Prairie Block Club of Roseland; and as Acting Vice President of the United Block Club of Roseland.
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Anthony Beale was a candidate in the 2013 Democratic primary in Illinois' 2nd congressional district to replace resigning convicted US Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr.
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Anthony Beale attends and serves as a member of Salem Baptist Church.
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The admittance occurred after Anthony Beale called principal Joyce Kenner, who admitted to having a personal relationship with Anthony Beale.