Cappleman Announces New Bid In 46th

James Cappleman, candidate for 46th Ward alderman, has officially announced his 2011 campaign kickoff.

"It's an exciting time. I have been working hard for the people of the 46th Ward for over 10 years and I will make sure their voices are heard in City Council." Cappleman said.

Cappleman was picked by a selection committee of ward residents to run against Ald. Helen Shiller in 2007. Despite being outspent four to one, he managed to receive 47 percent of the vote.

"Our dedicated campaign team learned a lot from the last election and we've been working even harder since then," Cappleman said. "I've strengthened my relationships with leaders in the community and continue to be a resource to elected officials. The bottom line is that residents of this ward - whether they live in a high-rise on the lake, in a homeless shelter or in a new condo - deserve better."

Cappleman's official campaign kickoff takes place Saturday, June 19, 11 a.m., at Sunnyside Garden Mall, located at the corner of Sunnyside and Malden, with a community garden clean-up.

Although this is unconventional for a campaign kick-off, Cappleman noted, "I've always been more about action than just talk. We'll be making our campaign official by working with neighbors and friends to clean up Sunnyside Mall and enjoy some good food and company. I want residents of the ward to know what they can expect from me as their alderman."

After the kickoff, Cappleman hosts a fundraiser that day at 6 p.m. at 1000 W. Leland.