Silvana Tabares

Silvana Tabares
Member of the Chicago City Council from the 23rd ward
Assumed office
June 2018 (2018-June)
Preceded by Mike Zalewski
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 21st district
In office
January 2013 (2013-January) – June 2018 (2018-June)
Preceded by Mike Zalewski, Jr. (redistricted)
Succeeded by To be determined
Personal details
Born 1979 (age 38–39)
Political party Democratic
Residence Chicago, Illinois
Alma mater Columbia College
Profession Journalist

Silvana Tabares (born 1979)[1] is a member of the Chicago City Council from the 23rd ward.[2] Prior to her June 15, 2018 appointment to the City Council, she served in the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 21st district since first being sworn into office in January 2013. The 21st district includes all or parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Archer Heights, Brighton Park, Garfield Ridge, McKinley Park, South Lawndale and the Lower West Side along with the nearby suburbs of Stickney, Forest View, Lyons, Riverside, Summit and Bedford Park.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Huffington Post: "Silvana Tabares, Chicago Journalist, Pursuing Open Seat In Illinois Race" By Olivia N. Castaneda march 13, 2012
  2. ↑ Spielman, Fran (June 15, 2018). "Mayor Emanuel taps Mike Madigan ally Silvana Tabares for 23rd Ward seat". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Rep. Silvana Tabares (D-Chicago) 21st District". Illinois House Democrats. Retrieved 2013-06-14.
  4. ↑ Veeneman, Drew. "21st House District" (PDF). precinctmaps.com. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
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