Proco Joe Moreno
| Proco Joe Moreno III | |
|---|---|
| City of Chicago Alderman | |
| Assumed office March 26, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Manny Flores |
| Constituency | 1st Ward, Chicago |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 19, 1972 |
| Alma mater | DePaul University |
Proco Joe Moreno (born May 19, 1972) was appointed, to replace Manny Flores, as Chicago's 1st Ward Alderman by Mayor Richard M. Daley on March 26, 2010. The 1st Ward of Chicago incorporates areas including: Wicker Park, Bucktown, East Village, Ukrainian Village, and Logan Square.
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Early life and education
Moreno was born in Moline, IL and moved to Chicago after graduating from Augustana College, with a B.A. in Business and Art. Moreno has an M.B.A. from DePaul University and was Vice President at a printing company before becoming Alderman.[1] Moreno graduated from the Metropolitan Leadership Institute of United Neighborhood Organization (UNO), which seeks to develop political leaders within the Hispanic community.[2]
Political Career
In 2008, Moreno ran in the Democratic primary election against incumbent Illinois State Senator Willie Delgado in District 2 and lost.[3]
2008 2nd District State Senator Democratic Primary
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Proco "Joe" Moreno | 9945 | 40.43% |
| William "Willie" Delgado | 14653 | 59.57%[4] |
Appointment to City Council
After 1st ward alderman Manny Flores was appointed by then Gov. Pat Quinn to lead the Illinois Commerce Commission, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley appointed Moreno to fill the rest of his term as alderman in March 2010.[5]
2011 1st Ward Alderman Election
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Proco "Joe" Moreno | 7243 | 73.56% |
| Ronald J. Baltierra | 457 | 4.64% |
| Deborah Lopez | 2147 | 21.80%[6] |
Moreno won his first full term in the February 22, 2011 Chicago municipal elections, after receiving the endorsements of the Chicago Tribune[7] and Chicago Sun-Times. It was during this term that Moreno attempted to block a Chick-fil-a chicken restaurant from being built in his ward due to the company's political views. Moreno demanded the company change its discriminatory policies while critics questioned his commitment to free speech, religious liberties and the first amendment.[8]
2015 1st Ward Alderman Election
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Proco "Joe" Moreno | 4205 | 51.08% |
| Anne Shaw | 2037 | 24.74% |
| Ronda Locke | 1680 | 20.41% |
| Andrew Hamilton | 310 | 3.77%[9] |
Moreno's bid for a second full term proved to be a greater challenge than his first, as he drew three challengers: Anne Shaw, an attorney; Andrew Hamilton, also an attorney; and Ronda Locke, a former staffer to the Alderman. Moreno won the election with over 51% overall vote.[10]
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