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Jennifer Maddox
Jennifer Maddox ran for election to the Chicago City Council to represent Ward 20 in Illinois. She lost in the general election on February 28, 2023.
Elections
2023
See also: City elections in Chicago, Illinois (2023)
General election
General election for Chicago City Council Ward 20
Incumbent Jeanette Taylor defeated Jennifer Maddox and Andre Smith in the general election for Chicago City Council Ward 20 on February 28, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeanette Taylor (Nonpartisan) | 52.6 | 3,375 |
| Jennifer Maddox (Nonpartisan) | 26.6 | 1,706 | ||
 | Andre Smith (Nonpartisan) | 20.8 | 1,335 | |
| Total votes: 6,416 | |||
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2019
See also: City elections in Chicago, Illinois (2019)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Chicago City Council Ward 20
Jeanette Taylor defeated Nicole Johnson in the general runoff election for Chicago City Council Ward 20 on April 2, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeanette Taylor (Nonpartisan) | 59.7 | 4,557 |
 | Nicole Johnson (Nonpartisan) | 40.3 | 3,075 | |
| Total votes: 7,632 | |||
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General election
General election for Chicago City Council Ward 20
The following candidates ran in the general election for Chicago City Council Ward 20 on February 26, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeanette Taylor (Nonpartisan) | 28.8 | 2,154 |
| ✔ | | Nicole Johnson (Nonpartisan) | 22.0 | 1,644 |
 | Kevin Bailey (Nonpartisan) | 16.2 | 1,211 | |
| Maya Hodari (Nonpartisan) | 9.4 | 701 | ||
| Andre Smith (Nonpartisan) | 8.0 | 600 | |
 | Anthony Driver Jr. (Nonpartisan) | 6.5 | 486 | |
| Jennifer Maddox (Nonpartisan) | 6.1 | 460 | ||
| Quandra Speights (Nonpartisan) | 2.1 | 157 | ||
| Dernard Newell (Nonpartisan) | 0.9 | 71 | ||
| Total votes: 7,484 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Clifton Pierce (Nonpartisan)
- Cassius Rudolph (Nonpartisan)
- Matthew Johnson (Nonpartisan)
- Sheila Scott (Nonpartisan)
- Charles Hilliard (Nonpartisan)
- Kimetha Hill (Nonpartisan)
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jennifer Maddox did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.
2019
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Chicago 2019 Candidate Survey
Jennifer Maddox completed Ballotpedia's Chicago candidates survey for 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Maddox's responses.
Low-income families do not have the same choices, options, or alternatives when it comes to public school. How can this be addressed?
So that children and families don't have to leave their neighborhoods to experience a quality education, as Alderman, I'd advocate for all schools to receive the same funding allowing them to provide a comparable education, support services and program options.
How can public schools better support their teachers and work more productively with the teachers’ union, parents, and the community?
Schools could make certain the classroom is a conducive learning environment for all learners. Schools can better support their teachers by providing additional support for teachers in the classrooms or reduce class sizes. Schools could provide children with IEP plans need more in class support without making the child feel isolated. Schools could allow parents to participate in professional development with teachers to learn what is expected of teachers. Schools could develop student loan debt relief plans to encourage the tenure of black female teachers. Schools could encourage the participation of community members throughout the year to serve as mentors, volunteers, guest speakers and event hosts to help children appreciate their elders in their community.
What do you believe are the greatest needs of kids in school today? How would you prioritize these needs and address them?
I believe social emotional learning is the greatest challenge of kids today. I would prioritize addressing the social emotional needs of the children and other challenges that address their ability to learn.
What are your proposals for supporting children before and after school? What would be your ideal afterschool programs?
As Alderman, I propose supporting children before school with breakfast programs. I propose supporting children with after school programming that helps them complete their homework and facilitate restorative practice much like my organization Future Ties.
How would you make the city’s policies more responsive to community input instead of donors or special interests?
In an effort to make the city’s policies more responsive to community I would encourage hosting focus groups, surveys and town hall meetings to gather community perspective on issues that impact them most.
How would you address the displacement of people of color and long-term residents from their neighborhoods?
In an effort to prevent displacement, I would encourage residents to become proactive and learn of how housing laws are going to impact people of color and long term residents.
How would you care for the most vulnerable Chicagoans?
I believe children, seniors and the homeless are our most vulnerable Chicagoans. It’s important to understand what their needs are as communicated by them.
How would you ensure that development benefits residents in their neighborhoods and not solely the developers and other interests?
I would encourage the community to come up with a Community Benefits agreement with their expectations for the developer.
How would you distribute revenue fairly between neighborhoods?
I would conduct a needs assessment to fairly distribute revenue fairly between neighborhoods.
What’s your opinion on tax increment financing (a program that funds development using any additional property tax revenue that results from an increase in appraised property values)? What, if any, changes would you make to the use of TIF?
TIF should be used to support under resourced neighborhoods rather than big businesses and subsidies. I would keep the TIF where it belongs and for the purpose it was intended.
Would you be in favor of freezing property taxes, at least for low-income households, so that people can stay where they are living?
I would consider property tax regulations that can accommodate low income households and seniors.
How would you increase access to quality food and urgent care in all parts of the city?
To increase the access to quality food and urgent care, I would support the expansion of the University of Chicago Trauma Center and grocery stores like Jewel and Whole Foods.
How will you address public health concerns such as contaminated drinking water, rat infestation, and lead poisoning?
I would work with the Commissioner of the Department of Streets and Sanitation, Commissioner John Tully and his team to address rat infestation. I would work with Water Commissioner Kari Steele and her team to address water contamination. I would work with Dr. Julie Morita and her team to address concerns with lead poisoning.
How would you make Chicago a cleaner city with less waste and pollution?
To make Chicago a cleaner city, I would connect with the Department of Streets and Sanitation to identify best practices. Then, empower ward residents with the information gathered and get their input for making the city cleaner with less waste and pollution.
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See also
2023 Elections
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