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Fall Fundraiser and 30-year Anniversary Celebration

In the spring of 1979, David Orr was elected alderman of Chicago's 49th ward.  As an Independent Democrat, David captured the imagination of many Chicagoans tired of machine politics.

David Orr & Harold Washington

Thirty years later, much has changed, but much remains the same.  Later this month please join David and many of his friends at his "Re-Election Fundraiser & Celebration of 30 years in Elected Office".

Thursday, October 29
5 to 8 p.m.
Excalibur
632 N. Dearborn, Chicago
$100

Dear Friends:

Thank you for taking the time to visit my website.  I believe the cornerstone of a strong democracy is a free and fair election system.  To that end, we each have a responsibility to rid our election system of the many institutional, procedural and legal barriers that needlessly keep people from voting. 

As the longest serving elected official in Cook County, I am proud of my record and my efforts to reform elections here and across the country.  But whether administering elections or improving access to public records, the success of my reforms is best reflected in my Leadership, Accountability, Innovation, and Efficiency.

Explore this site to learn more about my record and my ideas for change.  Also, please consider making a financial contribution to my re-election campaign.  With your help, we can enact necessary reforms, move people to vote and restore confidence in our democratic system.


Best Wishes,

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David Orr

 

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