As a first-generation American, Michael Cabonargi knows our community only works when everyone has an opportunity to succeed. One of the first in his family to attend college, Mike graduated with honors from Miami University of Ohio. There he discovered a passion for advocacy. Mike and a group of students fought so his school could donate unused food to the needy in their community
George Cardenas is currently in his fifth term as Alderman of the 12th Ward, which consists of portions of Little Village, Brighton Park, and McKinley Park. Alderman Cardenas is the Deputy Floor Leader of City Council, Chair of the Environmental Protection and Energy Committee, and Vice-Chair of the Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights. His Committee memberships include Budget and Government Operations; Committees and
Maria Pappas has been Treasurer of Cook County since 1998. She awakened a sleeping office and has made it efficient in its processes and economic in its expenditures. Pappas is a native of West Virginia and a proud granddaughter of Greek immigrants. She came to Chicago with a degree in psychology and plunged into public service, managing a drug program in Chicago’s Altgeld Gardens
