Bennett Lawson Explained

Bennett Lawson
Office:	Member of the Chicago City Council from the 44th ward
Term Start:	May 15, 2023
Predecessor:	Tom Tunney
Birth Date:	2 July 1978
Party:	Democratic
Education:	Loyola University Chicago (BA)

Bennett Lawson (born 1978)^[1] is an American politician from Chicago. He is the alderperson for Chicago City Council's 44th ward, and took office on May 15, 2023. He won the 2023 election for the seat uncontested, replacing retiring alderman Tom Tunney.^[2] He previously served as Tunney's chief of staff.^[3]

External Links

• Campaign Website
• 44th Ward Website
• City Clerk Legislative Members Webpage

Notes and References

1. Web site: Find Your Alderperson . Mitchell . Armentrout . May 15, 2023 . . May 15, 2023.
2. Web site: Wittich . Jake . 2023-03-01 . Bennett Lawson Elected 44th Ward Alderman After Running Unopposed To Succeed His Boss, Tom Tunney . 2023-03-04 . Block Club Chicago . en.
3. Web site: Wittich . Jake . 2022-08-30 . Ald. Tom Tunney Endorses Chief Of Staff Bennett Lawson To Replace Him As 44th Ward Alderman . 2023-03-04 . Block Club Chicago . en.