Michael R. Zalewski

For his son, the Illinois state representative, see Michael J. Zalewski. For the computer security expert, see Michał Zalewski.
Michael R. Zalewski
Member of the Chicago City Council
for the 23rd ward
In office
May 1995 (1995-05) – May 31, 2018 (2018-05-31)
Preceded byJames Laski
Succeeded bySilvana Tabares
Personal details
Born (1954-07-26) July 26, 1954 (age 70)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Residence(s)Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Michael R. Zalewski (born July 26, 1954) was alderman of the 23rd ward of the City of Chicago[1] from May 1995 to his retirement on May 31, 2018.[2]

At the time of his retirement from the Chicago City Council, Zalewski served on five committees: Aviation; Budget and Government Operations; Committees, Rules and Ethics; Energy, Environmental Protection and Public Utilities; Finance; and License and Consumer Protection.

He was elected in 1995, and was considered an ally of Mayor Daley.[3] After Mayor Richard M. Daley's September 7, 2010 announcement to not seek re-election Zalewski's name was mentioned by one local political pundit as a possible mayoral candidate in the Chicago mayoral election, 2011.[citation needed] He announced in April 2018 that he would retire from his position May 31, 2018, approximately one year before his term would have ended.[4]

His son, Michael J. Zalewski, is a state representative.[5]

  1. ^ "Chicago City Clerk". Archived from the original on 2010-07-16. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
  2. ^ Spielman, Fran (15 June 2018). "Mayor Emanuel taps Mike Madigan ally Silvana Tabares for 23rd Ward seat". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Chicago City Council: Michael R. Zalewski". NBC Chicago. Retrieved 2017-03-15.
  4. ^ Spielman, Fran (April 9, 2018). "Ald. Zalewski to resign from Council May 31; paves way for Hispanic replacement". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  5. ^ Casey Cora, "Candidates gear up in race for state House seats," Southtown Star, January 28, 2010. Found at Illinois House Press Network website Archived 2011-07-26 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed August 12, 2010.