Matt Martin: A Progressive, Urbanist Voice on Chicago's City

Matt Martin: A Progressive, Urbanist Voice on Chicago's City Council

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Matt Martin is the alderman for the 47th Ward, an office that he has held since 2019. Prior to being elected alderman, Matt worked as a civil rights lawyer at the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, where he focused on important issues including police reform, immigration, healthcare, and worker’s rights.

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