1. Byron Sigcho-Lopez was born on July 7,1983 and is a Chicago politician and community activist.
10 Facts About Byron Sigcho-Lopez
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Byron Sigcho-Lopez is the alderman of Chicago's 25th ward, having taken office as a member of the Chicago City Council in May 2019.
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Byron Sigcho-Lopez won an open race to succeed outgoing alderman Daniel Solis in the 2019 Chicago aldermanic election.
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Byron Sigcho-Lopez is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
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Byron Sigcho-Lopez was elected as 25th Ward Democratic Committeeperson in 2020.
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Byron Sigcho-Lopez unsuccessfully challenged Danny Solis in the 2015 Chicago 25th Ward aldermanic election.
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In 2019, Byron Sigcho-Lopez was elected to succeed outgoing 25th Ward alderman Danny Solis.
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On June 12,2019, Byron Sigcho-Lopez demanded a review of all permits and licenses approved by disgraced former Alderman Danny Solis.
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In November 2019, Byron Sigcho-Lopez was one of eleven aldermen to vote against Mayor Lori Lightfoot's first budget.
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On March 22,2024, Byron Sigcho-Lopez spoke at a City Hall rally against the Gaza war where Marine veteran Zachary Kam had burned a flag that he had flown while on tour in Afghanistan, prompting some of Byron Sigcho-Lopez's City Council colleagues to call for him step down as chairman of the Council's Housing Committee.