Government Reform Expert Dick Simpson Endorses Ald. Knudsen
Simpson Touts Knudsen’s “Sound Leadership, Independence and Steadfast Support for Good Governance”
Chicago — Government reform expert and former alderman Dick Simpson has endorsed Alderman Timmy Knudsen in the 43rd Ward race.
Simpson has a distinguished academic career with public service in government, serving as 44th Ward Alderman from 1971 to 1979 and teaching political science at the University of Illinois at Chicago for more than 50 years. He has established himself as an authority on political matters of all kinds, from corruption and voting patterns to budgeting and civic engagement.
“Timmy Knudsen has shown throughout his career that he is a thoughtful leader who will outwork anyone,” said Dick Simpson. “His sound leadership, independence and steadfast support for good governance make him abundantly qualified to continue serving as alderman. With support from reformers like myself and my predecessor Ald. Singer as well as the newer generation of leaders like Reps. Croke and Williams, Knudsen has built a broad coalition of support that makes him stand apart. I'm proud to endorse him for 43rd Ward Alderman.”
Simpson joins a growing and diverse coalition of support behind Knudsen’s campaign for 43rd Ward Alderman. Supporters include:
Local Leaders
State Rep. Margaret Croke
State Rep. Ann Williams
Lucy Moog, 43rd Ward Democratic Committeeman
Bill Singer, former 43rd & 44th Ward Alderman (1969 - 1975)
Charles Bernardini, former 43rd Ward Alderman (1993 - 1999)
Caroline Vickrey, former 43rd Ward Aldermanic Candidate
Bridget Gainer, Cook County Commissioner (10th District)
Kevin Morrison, Cook County Commissioner (15th District)
Anna Valencia, Chicago City Clerk
Jesse White, former Illinois Secretary of State
House Majority Leader Greg Harris
John Cullerton, former Senate President
Tom Tunney, Alderman (44th Ward)
Walter Burnett, Alderman (27th Ward)
Paul Rosenfeld, Democratic Committeeman (47th Ward)
Lamont Robinson, State Representative (5th District)
Kelly Cassidy, State Representative (14th District)
Justin DeJong, Board Chair of Equality Illinois
Art Johnston, legendary LGBTQ+ activist, founder of Equality Illinois and co-owner of Sidetrack
Jared Smith, Co-Founder of RXBAR and longtime 43rd Ward resident
Coalitions and Organizations
Better Streets Chicago Action Fund
Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago
Chicago Association of REALTORS®
Chicago Federation of Labor
AFSCME Council 31
Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2
IUOE Locals 150 and 399
LIUNA Chicagoland Laborers' District Council
Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council
Plumbers Local 130
Teamsters Joint Council 25
Equality Illinois
Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association
Illinois Restaurant Association
LGBTQ Victory Fund
Neighborhood Building Owners Alliance
Young Democrats of Chicago
The complete list of Ald. Knudsen’s endorsements is available here: https://www.knudsenfor43.com/endorsements
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