About Emma Mitts
Born 1955. Emma Mitts is an American politician.
Emma Mitts (born June 12, 1955) is alderman of the 37th ward on Chicago's West Side. The predominantly African-American ward includes portions of Austin, West Garfield Park and West Humboldt Park. She has represented the ward since 2000.
Early life Mitts was born June 12, 1955, in Elaine, Arkansas.
She eventually became a coordinator of special projects for the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation
Chicago City Council Mitts was appointed by Richard M. Daley to the Chicago City Council in January 2000 to replace Percy Giles who had been indicted along with other city officials in Operation Silver Shovel.
In the runoff of the 2019 Chicago mayoral election, Mitts endorsed Lori Lightfoot. After the death of Karen Yarbrough, Mitts was appointed state central committeewoman from Illinois's 7th congressional district.
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Who is Emma Mitts?
American politician
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Emma Mitts was born on 12 June 1955 in Elaine.
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Emma Mitts is a politician.
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MLA: "Emma Mitts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/emma-mitts/.
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