James M. Gardiner represents the 45th Ward, covering Portage Park, Jefferson Park and Gladstone Park. An alderperson is the elected City Council member for one of Chicago\u2019s 50 wards, voting on ordinances, the city budget and local zoning. Gardiner is a former firefighter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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