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For Immediate Release

July 18, 2014

Contact: Sharon Pincham773-999-9934 lafarguefor9thward@gmail.com

Michael LaFargue Will Announce His Candidacy for Alderman of the Ninth Ward

On Saturday, July 19th, 3 PM at The West Chesterfield Cultural Center at 9351 S. Michigan Avenue,

Michael LaFargue will announce his candidacy for Alderman of the Ninth Ward. Michael, an engaged

ninth Ward community leader, he has been a resident of the Roseland Community for 20 years and

currently is the President of the West Chesterfield Community Association (WCCA). Michael is

known for his transparent management style and for his inter-community activity. Notably in 2013, he

facilitated the design and distribution of the green and white “Neighborhood Watch” signs for violence

prevention.

Uniquely qualified to serve as the Ninth Ward Alderman, Michael LaFargue is an active member of theUniquely qualified to serve as the Ninth Ward Alderman, Michael LaFargue is an active member of the

nine Greater Roseland organizations/committees. For example, he is on the Red Line Extension Over-

Site Committee. Michael has his ear to the pulse of the community. His community engagement has

introduced him to many talented and active people in the 9th Ward, from Altgeld to Chesterfield,

ready to collaborate UNIFYING NEIGHBORHOODS to build the Ward North to South, East to

West. When elected to Alderman, he vows to operate in openness, honesty, commitment and

transparency as well as to represent all constituents by working to understand needs (bottom to top).

He holds his MBA-MPA from Illinois Institute of Technology and a BS in Business Marketing

from Chicago State University. Professionally he has worked with the RTA, IBM, BEL Real Estate

Appraisal and Consulting and US Equities Realty, LLC as a facilities manager for Chicago Public Schools

Regions 4, 5 & 6.

Past WCCA Vice PresidentAsset Manager ChairmanCommunity Meet and Greet ChairmanElected Official LiaisonCommunity Business Liaison

Current or Former Affiliations• Coalition of the Winning SEIU Local 23• South Area Civic League• Chicago State Presidential Library Community RFQ Committee

Rosemoor, Roseland Heights, Vernon Park, and Chesterfield Communities• Ninth Ward Greater Roseland Community Coalition• Southeast Environmental Task Force• DCP and UIC Voorhess Center Environmental Equities Project• Developing Communities Project• Red Line Oversight Committee• 95th Street Panel of Development – Development Coordinator• Knight of Peter Claver – Past Junior Knight Chairperson• Auburn Gresham Lions Club – Past Blind Assistance Chairperson• Chicago Judo Black Belt Association• WCRT – Real Estate Club

Michael LaFargue, a resident of the Roseland Community for 20 years is the President of the West Chesterfield Community Association (WCCA). Michael is known for his transparent management style and for his inter-community activity. Michael enjoys interacting with and community work. Michael’s service includes:

• WCRT – Real Estate Club• Conference of Minority Transportation Officials• Saint Sabina Church

Career• Chicago Transit Authority• Regional Transportation Authority• Commerce Clearing House• International Business Machines• BEL Appraisal and Consulting• CLER Construction Company• US Equities Real Estate LLC• Zip Realty, Inc.

Education• Illinois Institute of Technology • Master of Business and Administration, MBA• Chicago State University • Marketing, BA• Chicago Realtors Real Estate Institute • Broker’s License • Appraisal License• Community Investment Corporation • Apartment Building Management Courses• Harrington Institute of Design • Interior Design• Real Property Administrator, RPA

Personal Interests• Classic Cars• Motorcycling• Olympic Judo

_____ To operate in openness, honesty, commitment and transparency.

_____ To represent all (bottom to top) working to understanding needs.

_____ To host Town Hall meetings were constituents are a part of the planning and decision process before during and after meetings.

_____ To be an Education Alderman supporting our Public Schools, advocating for an Elected School Board, parental involvement …moratorium on school closings

_____ To lead the charge to a “Crime Free” ward.

_____ To advocate for youth by addressing violence, education, jobs, and overall support services.

_____ To be a Union and Collective Bargaining supporter.

_____ To be a Job Creator and an advocate for raising minimum wage.

_____ To consult with and collaborate with constituents prior to the use of 1.) TIF Funds

ALDERMANIC PRIORITIES

My Aldermanic priorities follow. Please Rank them according to your importance and add others important to you. Fax to 866.399.6996.

_____ To consult with and collaborate with constituents prior to the use of 1.) TIF Funds 2.) Discretionary Funds and 3.) Zoning

_____ To address environmental protection issues, vacant house, vacant lot, and other building issues in a collaborative spirit .

_____ To maintain/develop working relationships with public officials.

_____ To advocate for development in the Ward.

_____ To advocate for mental, medical health… facilities in the Ward.

_____ To advocate for the Red Line Extension and related development

_____ To advocate for a Historic Pullman National Park.

_____ To advocate for a CSU Presidential Library.

_____ To advocate for minority jobs and work force development.

Michael LaFargue’s community engagement has introduced him to many talented and active people in the 9th Ward, from Altgeld to Chesterfield, ready to collaborate UNIFYING NEIGHBORHOODS to build the Ward North to South, East to West.

Michael LaFargue Works in the Community

Father Pfleger and M LaFargue at WCCA Back to School Event

Senator Donne Trotter and

Michael

Trash Talk 1 SETF

Trotter and Michael LaFargue

Tuskegee Airmen and Students with Parents at Dinner Table

WCCA A Anderson, M LaFargue Pres, G Gardner, C Harris Treas, State Rep M Evans, E Lindsay at

Ed and Betty Gardner Dedication

Tom Tesser of the Civic Lab and Michael LaFargue of the South Area

Civic League

Michael LaFargue Works in the Community

M. LaFargue, Theaster Gates Artist 95th St Terminal Public Art,

T Primm, J Floyde, P Johnson

Roseland Hospital & WCCA Pres. M LaFargueand Block Club Pres. G Merrifield w R Pedue, M Arnold and Dr. Angela Mahome director 2

Michael LaFargue WCCA Pres, Dr M Willis Gillespie Principal and Toni Preckwinle Cook County President

WCCA VP Recognition Event Thumbs Up

Roseland Community Hospital -2012 Toy Delivery - WCCA's A Anderson,

w/Legislative Affairs VP Sharon Thurman

WVON Close Up

Michael LaFargue Works in the Community

A Anderson presenting WCCA's Block Club Plan to M LaFargue

CLASS PHOTO Jennifer Edwards President of COW and Michael LaFargueWCCA President w 4-27-13 Deputy Registrar Training Class

Bessie Coleman Aviator Played By Great Niece GiGi Coleman

Dr. Arnold, Dr TBD M LaFargue, Charles Watkins, , R Burris and others at COAL SACL AHCA Forum and Registration

M LaFargue and US Congress Woman Robin Kelly - VA Day Best Wishes to our Vets