Walter Burnett Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Burnett in 2015 | |
| 9th Vice Mayor of Chicago | |
| Assumed office May 15, 2023 | |
| Mayor | Brandon Johnson |
| Preceded by | Tom Tunney |
| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 27th ward | |
| Assumed office May 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Dexter Watson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 16, 1963 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2, Jawaharial (stepson) |
| Education | Harold Washington College University of Illinois, Chicago Southeastern Illinois College Northeastern Illinois University (BA) |
| Website | Official website |
Walter Burnett Jr. (born August 16, 1963) is an American politician who has served as the alderman for Chicago's 27th ward since his first election in 1995. The 27th ward includes the West Loop, Greektown, East Garfield Park, Near North Side, Old Town, West Humboldt Park, West Town, Goose Island and the Illinois Medical District.[1] As of 2023 he is the vice mayor of Chicago.
- ^ Lulay, Stephanie (2015-02-24). "Longtime Ald. Walter Burnett Wins 27th Ward Election, Landing Sixth Term". DNAinfo.com. Archived from the original on 2016-08-15. Retrieved 2016-06-20.