A picture of Ebony Lucas. The 4th ward can make a difference in Chicago with the right leadership — choose Ebony Lucas! The 4th Ward includes the vibrant neighborhoods of Kenwood, Oakland and parts of Bronzeville, making it one of the most progressive areas in Chicago.

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By voting for Ebony Lucas as your Alderwoman, you can be sure that she will make decisions with your wallet in mind. Ebony has a track record of fighting for financial stability and economic opportunity throughout her tenure on the 4th Ward – now let’s keep this progress going!

ABOUT ME

Why I'm Running

I am running for Alderman of the 4th Ward because I love the City of Chicago and I love my community. I have been an attorney and community organizer for 18 years. I have the knowledge, skills, and experience to improve and bring equity to city services, including improving commercial corridors, preserving affordable housing, advocating for quality education and youth development, listening to residents to hear issues and bringing resources for solutions.

Ebony Lucas was born in Detroit, Michigan, where she attended public school. While an undergraduate at University of Michigan, Ebony organized students to travel to Chicago during spring break to volunteer at the Boys’ and Girls’ Club in the Robert Taylor Homes. It was then that Ebony decided to make Chicago her home.

After obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Ebony worked as a public school teacher. Desiring to make a greater impact on the lives of children, Ebony obtained a Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management at Case Western Reserve University. After volunteering in South Africa following the end of apartheid, Ebony returned to University of Michigan and attended law school.

In 2006, Ebony moved to Chicago and practiced corporate law, before returning to the non-profit sector to educate homeowners with Lakeside Community Development Corporation. Seeing a need to provide additional legal services to distressed homeowners, Ebony started a private law practice in 2008. She currently practices real estate law in Bronzeville and has helped thousands of homeowners purchase, and keep, their homes through education and representation.

In addition to practicing law, Ebony is a community organizer. She worked with Concerned Citizens of Bronzeville to close businesses that served as drug fronts. She plans activities and recruits over 100 volunteers for teens on Halloween in Hyde Park to prevent teen mischief and interactions with police; was elected to King College Prep Local School Council; and served as president of Mandrake Park Advisory Council; lead a teen on the table summit with over 100 teens to improve conditions; assisted with formation of block clubs and a community garden. Ebony serves on the board of Neighborhood Building Owners Alliance and is Secretary of South Side Community Investors Association.

Ebony lives on 41st and Ellis with her husband, Garland, children, Kamillah, Kamau, Caleb, and Christian. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Theta Omega Chapter and Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

My Background and Experience:

Together we can create a brighter future for 4th Ward. With her extensive experience in real estate law, Ebony Lucas can bring a unique perspective on issues related to property taxes, economic development, and community revitalization.

Create Vibrant Neighborhoods

Ebony will strengthen commercial corridors, preserve existing housing stock, make vacant lots accessible to create jobs, keep dollars in the community, increase school funding, maintain affordable housing, and reduce property tax burden on residents.

Crime is not a disease, it is a symptom.

Ebony is the Alderman who has the knowledge and experience to:

Youth Development

Ebony will build strategic partnerships between unions, business, churches, non-profit organizations, schools, and parks to increase exposure to opportunities for youth ages 12-19.

Mental Health Services

Ebony will advocate for the use of 988 or similar hotline to reduce police interactions in cases of mental health crisis and to address pandemic, violence, and other related traumas.

Address the

Unhoused Population

Ebony will expanding the use of ADU’s and championing an ordinance for smaller lot sizes so that tiny and modular homes can be built to increase affordable housing options.