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Debra Silverstein | |
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| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 50th ward | |
| Assumed office May 16, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard Stone |
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| Born | October 4, 1965 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ira Silverstein |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Illinois, Chicago (BA) |
Debra Silverstein is the Alderman of the 50th Ward of the City of Chicago, Illinois.[1] She defeated 38-year incumbent Bernard Stone in the 2011 runoff election, a race in which she was endorsed by Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel. She is currently the Chairman of the Chicago City Council’s Committee on License and Consumer Protection, which has jurisdiction over licensing and matters involving the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection.[2]
- ^ "Debra Silverstein Ousts Longtime Alderman Bernard Stone in 50th Ward," Chicago Sun-Times.
- ^ "Legislative Body Details - Office of the City Clerk". chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov. Retrieved 2024-09-16.