My local alderman, Manny Flores, has announced his candidacy for the 4th Congressional District. This seat currently belongs to Luis Gutierrez, who is retiring his position in 2009.
Manny has done a lot of good for our Ward and our City. It will be sad to see him go, but it is hard to fathom a stronger candidate or a politician that reflects the political views of our community more than he does. Good luck in the campaign.
It does appear that there are a couple of other alderman looking for the position, but whoever takes the nomination for the democrats is getting the seat. Our district only voted 20% for GWB last time around.
Maybe Alderman Van Den Plas in 2008?