Michael Chandler

Alderman Michael D. Chandler was born November 30, 1952. He was raised in the 24th Ward and has lived here most of his life (minus his tour of duty in the US Air Force). He was a former employee in the city’s Building Department before his first term as 24th Ward Alderman. He served as Alderman for twelve years, making him the first African American Alderman to be elected for three consecutive terms in the 24th Ward.