Jim Gardiner (Chicago politician)

James M. Gardiner (born April 17, 1976) is a Chicago politician and firefighter who serves as the alderman for the 45th ward in the Chicago City Council. Elected to the Chicago City Council in 2019, Gardiner identified as a political independent; however, he would later switch to the Democratic Party and currently serves as the 45th Ward Democratic Committeeperson.

Jim Gardiner
Member of the Chicago City Council
from the 45th ward
Assumed office
May 20, 2019
Preceded byJohn Arena
Personal details
Born (1976-04-17) April 17, 1976
Political partyIndependent (before 2019)
Democratic (2019–present)
EducationSaint Xavier University (BA)

Since his time in office, Gardiner has become embroiled in several controversies, including an abuse of power lawsuit, alleged ethics violations, and using misogynistic language.

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