Frank J. Olivo was alderman of the 13th ward of the City of Chicago.
Frank J. Olivo | |
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| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 13th ward | |
| Assumed office 1994-2011 | |
| Preceded by | John S. Madrzyk |
| Succeeded by | Marty Quinn |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Karen |
| Children | Frank Jr., Dana and Anthony |
| Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois United States |
| Alma mater | Hubbard High School |
| Website | Alderman Frank J. Olivo |
Alderman career
editAs Alderman of the 13th ward, Olivo co-founded the Graffiti Removal Program designed to combat crime, and the Real Estate Anti-Solicitation Program to protect the value of homes. Olivo serves on seven committees: Aviation; Budget and Government Operations; Committees, Rules, and Ethics; Finance; License and Consumer Protection; Traffic Control and Safety, and Zoning.
Olivo was the only alderman to report receiving gifts valued at more than $500 in 2006 on their required annual ethics disclosures. A die-hard White Sox fan, Olivo reported receiving: 68 Sox tickets valued at $2,556 and 22 "package passes" worth $308; 13 Chicago Bulls tickets valued at $1,315; $420 worth of St. Louis Cardinals tickets; $114 worth of Milwaukee Brewers tickets and 26 Chicago Cubs tickets and four package passes valued at $1,751.[1]
Olivo co-sponsored a proposed amendment (PO2007-7206) to the Municipal Code of Chicago prohibiting the sale or possession of live chickens in residential districts in Chicago, which was introduced to the Chicago City Council and referred to the City Council's Committee on Health on September 27, 2007.[2]
In 2008 Olivo was found to be one of seven Chicago aldermen who between them got ten of their children good-paying summer jobs with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.[3]
Professional career
editOlivo served as a member of the Secretary of State's Motor Vehicle Review Board, a paid position on a board that mediates disputes between car dealers and manufacturers.[1][4]
References
edit- ^ a b Spielman, Fran (May 2, 2007). "Ald. Burke loses 10 blue-chip clients; replaces them". Chicago Sun-Times.
- ^ "Journal of Proceedings" (PDF). Chicago City Council Journal of Proceedings. Chicago City Clerk. September 27, 2007. p. 10683. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 27, 2011. Retrieved June 17, 2009.
- ^ Ospina, Viviana (July 14, 2008). "Clout Kids". Fox News Chicago. Retrieved February 21, 2009.
- ^ Mihalopoulos, Dan (May 2, 2008). "What's your alderman's side job?". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 8, 2009.
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