Robert Fioretti

American politician

Robert William Fioretti (born March 8, 1953) is an American politician. He was an alderman in Chicago's city council, representing Chicago's 2nd Ward.

Robert Fioretti
Member of the Chicago City Council
from the 2nd ward
In office
May 2007 (2007-05) – May 2015 (2015-05)
Preceded byMadeline Haithcock
Succeeded byBrian K. Hopkins
Personal details
Born (1953-03-08) March 8, 1953 (age 71)
Chicago, Illinois
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Nicki Fioretti
ResidenceWest Loop, Chicago, Illinois
Alma materUniversity of Illinois (B.A.)
Northern Illinois University (J.D.)
ProfessionAttorney

On September 13, 2014, Fioretti announced that he would challenge Rahm Emanuel in the 2015 mayoral election.[1] Fioretti finished fourth with 7.39% of the vote. He was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 5th Senate district.[2]

In November 2017, he announced that he would challenge incumbent Toni Preckwinkle for the Democratic nomination for President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners.[3] He withdrew from the race on November 16, 2018, in order to launch another mayoral candidacy for the 2019 election.[4]

References change

  1. Novak, Diana (2014-09-13). "Ald. Bob Fioretti announces run for mayor, attacks Emanuel". Chicago Sun Times. Archived from the original on 2014-09-15. Retrieved 2014-09-13.
  2. PR Rocket (2015-11-20). "Bob Fioretti Announces Run for IL State Senator, District 5". Press Release Rocket. Archived from the original on 2017-06-09. Retrieved 2017-05-15.
  3. Ahern, Mary Ann (November 10, 2017). "Fioretti to run against Preckwinkle for Cook County Board president". NBC 5 Chicago. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  4. "Fioretti runs again: Joins crowded race to replace Mayor Rahm Emanuel". Chicago Sun-Times. November 16, 2018.