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City Council candidates for the 2nd and 9th Ward discussed Evanston’s budget, city services and Northwestern’s Rebuild Ryan Field project at a virtual forum Wednesday. Candidates for the 2nd Ward seat — Darlene Cannon and Patricia Gregory — and 9th Ward candidate Kathy Hayes, participated in the forum moderated by Evanston Live TV host Meleika.
Following Northwestern-affiliated campaign donations to 2nd and 9th Ward City Council incumbents, all candidates say they would prioritize listening to resident feedback when considering how to proceed with Northwestern’s Rebuild Ryan Field project. The University announced plans to rebuild the stadium in September following a $480 million donation from the Patrick and Shirley Ryan Family..
Ald. Krissie Harris (2nd), a fifth-generation Evanston resident, said she comes from a “family of service,” bringing a strong sense of community into her work. In September 2022, Mayor Daniel Biss appointed Harris to City Council following former Ald. Peter Braithwaite’s (2nd) resignation. She’s now running for reelection against Evanston/Skokie School District 65 teacher Patricia.
Following the resignations of two former councilmembers in 2022, Evanston will hold a special City Council election April 4 to confirm who will fill the 2nd and 9th ward seats until 2025. Typically, City Council members serve four-year terms. The most recent elections were held in April 2021 and saw the election of four new.