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AboutMeet Ricardo D. Spivey, Alderman of the 4th Ward of Country Club Hills, IL and Mayoral Candidate. Growing up in the Evanston/Rogers Park area as a young child, Ricardo was exposed to a neighborhood filled with thriving park districts, academically rigorous schools, safe spaces to play in and the feeling that he and his family were deserving.

Although life was not always perfect, his parents worked hard and were able to be proud of the life they provided for their children. Learning from his parent’s leadership instilled in him the value of hard work, love for community, and the belief that residents deserve great neighborhoods to raise their families in.

Moving to Country Club Hills in 2001, Ricardo saw the promise of the city and what it could be. To ensure that his family, and the people of Country Club Hills have access to the same community experiences he had as a child, Ricardo has served as Alderman of the 4th Ward of Country Club Hills for 8 years, fighting for a better community and supporting the concerns of his fellow residents.

As Alderman of the 4th Ward, he has worked hard to create and cultivate an environment that promotes community improvement, teamwork, and open communication to achieve trust and accountability. His commitment to the residents of his community has been a catalyst to major city improvements and he has taken note of all that can be accomplished.

“I find it comforting to know when the residents talk to me about a new business that they see going up or a particular ordinance that’s being enforced to keep the community feeling safe. I'm very proud of that.”"