Endorsements
The following organizations, officials, advocates, and community members endorsed Leni for 48th ward alderwoman in 2023.
Organizations
Officials and Advocates
Theresa Mah
IL State Representative
Brandon Johnson
Chicago Mayoral Candidate
Maria Hadden
Alderwoman
Delia Ramirez
Congresswoman
Celina Villanueva
IL State Senator
Marie Newman
Former Congresswoman
Kina Collins
Gun Violence Prevention Advocate
David Orr
Former Cook
County Clerk
Josh D’Antonio
Former Police District Council Candidate
Julia Ramirez
Alderwoman-elect
Josina Morita
Cook County Commissioner
Hoan Huynh
IL State Representative
Anna Valencia
Chicago City Clerk
Rossana Rodriguez
Alderwoman
Jessie Fuentes
Alderperson-elect
Anthony Tamez
Police District Council
Member-elect
Helen Shiller
Former
Alderwoman
Nassir Faulkner
Former 48th
Ward Aldermanic Candidate
Community Members
“Leni masterfully coordinates, organizes, and leads to fight for progressive change. She is an energetic, engaged, and inclusive leader who brings out the best in others. She will make an excellent alderperson!”
“As a progressive Asian-American immigrant, I am proud to have the opportunity to vote for Leni and have her represent my family and I in City Council.”
“I support Leni for the 48th ward alderwoman because she’s an energetic advocate, a knowledgeable and powerful mentor, and a fighter that cares about all people. I am grateful that she is willing to use her many talents to make the 48th ward an even better place to live. ”
“Leni is the ultimate example of the progressive nature of the 48th ward, and has the lived experience to back it up. She truly understands the issues, and she’s a great bridge-builder, helping people work together to get things done. ”
“I want an alderperson who represents the citizens and interests of the 48th ward and that’s Leni. She consistently shows up for what matters in our community.”
“Leni is a coalition builder who has been working hard for our neighbors for decades. She has led progressive movements for LGBT+ and women’s rights through Indivisible, has fought for our public schools and children, and supported small businesses through her work with the Chamber of Commerce. As a fellow lifelong Chicagoan, I am proud to endorse Leni for alderwoman.”
“I personally know Leni for over 10 years, and I can tell you firsthand that she is a hard worker. Leni is constantly out in the community, listening to the concerns of her neighbors and working to make our community a better place. But it’s not just that Leni is a hard worker, she is also a person of convictions. Leni truly cares about the people she represents and is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. That’s why I’m confident that Leni will be do an outstanding work as alderman. With her hard work and dedication to our community, I know she’ll make a great representative for all of us.”
“I believe Leni is the most genuine candidate in the race. Having lived in the 48th ward for over 23 years, she understands the needs of the community better than anyone. Throughout her life, Leni has always taken on the work needed to affect change and move us toward equality. I trust her to be ready on Day 1.”
“Leni is the real deal. At a recent forum she emphasized, ‘We cannot work in silos. We need to make the connections to work together.’ Leni knows that as we teach and care for our children and build relationships with all people in our ward, we will benefit all our communities. As a mom, Leni nurtured collaboration with many of us at Peirce School, ensuring diverse voices were heard, supported, and engaged. As a leader, Leni co-founded Indivisible IL–not only initiating and encouraging involvement from a wide cross-section of people in the 48th ward, but connecting 48th ward issues to the city and state. As an alderwoman, Leni will continue to make these vital connections to build a stronger and more representative community that benefits us all.”
“I am proud to be a brand-new US citizen! Taking part in the upcoming elections will be my very first time voting in the US and I’m thrilled to finally have a say in who represents me, my family and my neighbors. I believe Leni has all the characteristics we must insist our public servants have—integrity, a passion for service, a commitment to fairness, and a dedication to representing everyone in the 48th ward!”
“I met Leni a number of years ago in her capacity as a lead organizer for Indivisible, and she impressed me on multiple levels. She is a passionate community organizer, an Andersonville small business owner and she is dedicated to making our neighborhood, our city and our world a better place. I encourage you to support her.”