Evanston Sentinel Endorses 1st Ward Alderman Judy Fiske

Evanston Sentinel Endorses 1st Ward Alderman Judy Fiske

EVANSTON, Ill., April 8, 2013 -- Alderman Judy Fiske, who is running for reelection in the 1st Ward, announced today that she has earned the endorsement of the Evanston Sentinel, which presents local news and issues from an African-American perspective.

Bennett Johnson, Editor-In-Chief of The Sentinel, said, "Alderman Fiske deserves thanks for her service to the community."

Alderman Fiske said, "I am honored to receive the Sentinel's endorsement. In an era of dwindling resources for local media, it is important when a publication with deep ties to the community can still take the time to weigh the virtues of candidates and make a considered judgment about who can best serve the City."

The Sentinel's action follows the endorsement of Alderman Fiske by Elizabeth B. Tisdahl, the current mayor of Evanston. Mayor Tisdahl said, "Judy works hard for the 1st Ward, and I can always count on her to be extremely well-informed no matter what we're discussing. She has shown real leadership on the City Council, working with me, the other aldermen and city staff to forge compromises and do what's right for the entire city. And having an Evanston business owner on the council is a real plus."

Alderman Fiske was elected 1st Ward Alderman in April 2009. She is co-owner of Fit + Frisky!, a retail pet supply store in downtown Evanston.

Alderman Fiske has been an active participant in civic affairs here for more than two decades. She has served the community in many capacities, including president of the Preservation League of Evanston, trustee of the Evanston History Center, founding board member of the Northeast Evanston Historic District Association, treasurer of the Frances Willard Historical Association, founding member of Friends of The Georgian, member of the Kendall College Task Force, and appointee to the Police Services Advisory Board.

Alderman Fiske has written on and spoken frequently to community groups, statewide organizations, and the Evanston City Council about land use and zoning issues that affect the city's residential neighborhoods. From 1985 to 2005, she was a licensed Realtor in Chicago and the North Shore. Five generations of Alderman Fiske's family have lived in Evanston and Wilmette.

For more information, visit judyfiske.com. A new section, “Take A Close Look At The Facts,” corrects falsehoods that are being spread about Alderman Fiske’s record (judyfiske.com/just_the_facts).