Jim Gardiner | |
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| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 45th ward | |
| Assumed office May 20, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | John Arena |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 17, 1976 |
| Political party | Independent (before 2019) Democratic (2019–present) |
| Education | Saint Xavier University (BA) |
James M. Gardiner[1] (born April 17, 1976) is a Chicago politician and firefighter who serves as the alderman for the 45th ward in the Chicago City Council. Elected to the Chicago City Council in 2019, Gardiner identified as a political independent; however, he would later switch to the Democratic Party and currently serves as the 45th Ward Democratic Committeeperson.
Since his time in office, Gardiner has become embroiled in several controversies, including an abuse of power lawsuit, alleged ethics violations, and using misogynistic language.