The Evanston City Council approved the appointment of Juan Geracaris as alderman of the 9th Ward at the Feb. 28, 2022 council meeting. Geracaris is the city's first Latino alderman.
Mayor Daniel Biss announced his selection of Geracaris Feb 23, stating in a city news release that, “Juan has demonstrated his commitment to making Evanston more affordable, accessible, and sustainable through extensive community involvement. I am grateful for his willingness to serve, and I extend my deepest thanks to the wonderful candidates who applied for this position.”
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