James A Balcer

James A. Balcer has served as Alderman of the 11th Ward since 1997. Prior to his appointment to Alderman, Balcer was the Director of Veterans Affairs for the City of Chicago from 1989 to 1997. Alderman Balcer serves on the following eight city council committees: Police and Fire; Finance; Transportation and Public Way; Budget and Government Operations; Energy, Environmental Protection and Public Utilities; Parks and Recreation; Human Relations and Committees, Rules and Ethics. Balcer served as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War where he earned numerous awards including one Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts for his heroics during the Vietnam War. Alderman Balcer is very active working with people of this ward to provide a quality community for all who live and work here.