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Alderman Mary Ann Smith
5533 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: (773) 784-5277
Fax: (773) 784-5033
info@masmith48.org
City Hall Office
121 N. LaSalle St.
Room 300
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 744-6860
Fax: (312) 744-0804
Your Point of Contact
In Edgewater and Uptown
For your convenience, we share office space at 5533 N. Broadway with U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky, State Senator Heather Steans and State Representative Harry Osterman. Democratic Committeeman Carol Ronen's office is just down the block. This enables you to access help at the local, state and federal levels from one location.
The entire staff is available to assist you. However, by referring to the list below, you will be able to reach the person who can best help you with a specific issue more quickly and easily.
48th Ward Office – General Information
(773) 784-5277
info@masmith48.org
Alderman Mary Ann Smith
(773) 784-5277
Bess Sagartz
(773) 293-8414
bess@masmith48.org
- Sanitation, Public Way, Utility, Parks, Senior/Disabled Services: Sanitation Issues: rodent and animal control, garbage collection; awnings, business signage, sidewalk cafes & sales; CDOT Signs & Markings; Street Light & ComEd outages; utility complaints, Parks maintenance; CTA; Senior/Disabled issues, disabled parking permits; garage/yard sale permits, block parties; Office accounting; Volunteers
Ernie Constantino
(773) 293-8411
ernie@masmith48.org
- Infrastructure, Environment, Art and Beautification: Infrastructure issues: streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs & gutters, water & sewer, utility projects, commercial streetscapes, loading zones, parking meters; Park Design; Environmental, Public Art and Beautification issues: trees, public gardens, stormwater management; greenroofs; Special events
Monica Hammer
(773) 293-8417
monica@masmith48.org
- Legislation including but not limited to mental health, nursing homes, environmental and animal related issues; Landlord-tenant issues; Legal aid services; City Hall committees; Commercial signage enforcement
Nancy Meyerson
(773) 293-8415
nancy@masmith48.org
- Education and Communications: School issues, school improvement, enrichment programs, partnerships, after-school programs, early childhood education; libraries; Communications: congratulatory letters, press releases, newsletters, web page content, Farmer's market
Dana Fritz
(773) 293-8413
dana@masmith48.org
- Public Safety, Building and Business Regulations: Police relations, crime, CAPS, court advocacy, homeless matters; Inspections--building code, health and business; Permits and liquor licenses; Vehicular enforcement
Marge Britton
(773) 293-8412
marge@masmith48.org
- Residential/Commercial Development, Historic Preservation and Zoning: 48th Ward Zoning and Planning Committee, review proposals and initiate process for Residential and Commercial Development requests, new businesses; alley access; Zoning issues; Historic preservation and districts; ad requests; 10-day Waiver letter (or Dana or Doug)
Doug Fraser
(773) 293-8420; City Hall Office: (312) 744-6860
doug@masmith48.org
- Chief of Staff: city-wide policy, financial matters, troubleshooting
Sandy Thomas
City Hall Office: (312) 744-6860
sandy@masmith48.org
- Communication Services: Committee on Parks & Recreation, city council filings, ordinances, local sidewalk sale ordinances, local festival and blanket fee waivers, refuse and senior citizen rebates, vouchers and resolutions
48th Ward Streets and Sanitation Superintendent
Conrad Suerth
(312) 744-2130
csuerth@cityofchicago.org
- Garbage pick-up, sanitation, street sweeping, fallen trees or branches, garage or yard sale permits, temporary no-parking signs