William D. "Will" Burns ’91

Alderman of Chicago's Fourth Ward
William D. "Will" Burns ’91 is alderman of Chicago's Fourth Ward. Prior to serving as alderman he served two terms as state representative of the twenty-sixth district.  As alderman of the Fourth Ward, he is committed to attracting quality commercial and residential development, improving neighborhood public schools, enhancing public safety, and increasing transparency, efficiency, and accountability in city operations.  He has also served in a number of political and governmental capacities including: consultant to the Issues Department of Obama for America 2008, deputy political director for Quinn for Illinois 2010, deputy campaign manager for Obama for Congress 2000, campaign coordinator for the Democratic Party of Illinois, and community outreach coordinator for then State Senator Barack Obama. He has served as a board member of Mikva Challenge, Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law, the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, the Blue Gargoyle Youth Service Center, and the South East Chicago Commission. He has a BA and MA from the University of Chicago and resides in Kenwood. 
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