Calumet City Democrats United

02/25/2025

Serving as your Mayor is the honor of a life time. Calumet City is on the right track and we have made great progress over the last 4 years. I will continue to honor your support with hard work and results for our community. Along with my Calumet City Democrats United team, we look forward to serving you. Please vote today! Find your polling place here https://tinyurl.com/37675u9c

02/10/2025

Early voting is underway at the Calumet City Public Library. Please visit our website for a full list of times the site will be open. We are honored by your support. https://www.calcitydemsunited.com/early-voting/

01/30/2025

Every person on our slate has been endorsed by the Chicago Federation of Labor! We are honored by their confidence and look forward to continuing to stand up for the working families of our community.

01/25/2025

Alderman Anthony Smith serves our community with distinction. As Chairman of the city’s Finance Committee, Smith works tirelessly with a laser-like focus on fiscal accountability – keeping a watchful eye on city spending which holds the line on the city’s portion of property taxes. Please re-elect Anthony Smith on February 25th!

Anthony Smith 7th Ward “I’m proud to have helped our city spend smarter, not bigger. Mayor Jones and I are working every day to make that happen.” First elected to the Calumet City Council in 2017, Alderman Anthony Smith brings a level of experience and collaborative ‘know-how’ unique to p...

01/22/2025

Miacole Nelson is an expert at forming relationships and getting things done. As 6th Ward Alderwoman, Miacole can be counted on to build coalitions to continue the work to make our neighborhoods safer, keep our budget balanced and hold the line on property taxes. On February 25th, please vote Miacole Nelson!

Miacole Nelson 6th Ward “There’s no greater display of commitment to public service, than to stand-up for the people who built our nation…” Miacole Nelson, is a proud, 25-year resident of Calumet City, mother, community activist and an unwavering advocate for working men and women. She honed...

01/20/2025

Roger Munda knows that government is effective when it focuses on what matters to the community. As your 5th Ward Alderman, Roger will focus on continuing the work to make our neighborhoods safer, cutting property taxes and improving our infrastructure. Please vote to elect Roger Munda!

Roger Munda 5th Ward “I believe city government works best when it’s driven by what people really care about.” Roger Munda, has a genuine passionate interest and commitment to our community, that comes from being a life-long resident of Calumet City and the 5th Ward. He graduated from T-F High...

01/20/2025

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor the enduring legacy of a visionary leader whose courage and determination inspired a movement for justice and equality. Dr. King’s unwavering commitment to nonviolence and his profound belief in the power of love remind us of the importance of unity in our ongoing struggle for civil rights. We are grateful for his sacrifices and the transformative impact he has had on our society, encouraging us to continue working towards a more inclusive and just world for all. Let us celebrate his dream and strive to carry it forward!

01/18/2025

Alderman Ramonde Williams is committed to keeping Calumet City on the right track. He worked with Mayor Jones on attracting new business and economic development, making our neighborhoods safer and enhancing our commercial tax base which helps homeowners. Please vote re-elect Alderman Williams on February 25th!

Ramonde Williams 4th Ward “I view every day as an opportunity to build a vibrant future for our community…” He began serving our community at age 18 – as a mentor and coach for young people in Calumet City. He served in the United States Army with distinction and brings 27 years experience i...

01/17/2025

Alderman DeAndre Tillman is a pragmatic and effective public servant who has made a real difference. He worked with Mayor Jones to add 20 new police officers, keep spending under control and balance our budget. DeAndre works hard every day on behalf of our community. Please vote to re-elect Alderman Tillman on February 25th!

DeAndre Tillman 3rd Ward DeAndre Tillman brings a focused, pragmatic approach to the City Council and, his priorities are our priorities…Crime “We can’t have a safe city until every resident feels safe in their own neighborhood. I’ve worked with Mayor Jones to add 20 new police officers to o...

01/15/2025

Shalisa Harvey has a long history of service to our community. She has the values and commitment to make a difference, as she has been doing for 27 years here in Calumet City. As your 1st Ward Alderwoman, she will be a powerful advocate for you and everyone in our community

Shalisa Harvey, 1st Ward Alderwoman Shalisa Harvey is exactly the kind of person we need on the City Council… A 27-year resident of Calumet City, Shalisa is a proud mother of two sons, who has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to community service. She earned a Masters Degree in Human Resource...

01/13/2025

Gerry Tarka knows what it takes to manage a multi million dollar public budget with accountability. He demonstrated how central “fiscal responsibility” is his approach to public finance and he’s proud to have collaborated with Mayor Thaddeus Jones in prioritizing spending; raising Cal City’s credit rating; freezing the city property tax rate and simply doing more with less – just like working families do every day.

Gerald Tarka City Treasurer Integrity, professionalism and an unwavering commitment to Taxpayers, are Gerry Tarka’s daily motivations…Putting People First A life-long resident of Cal City, Gerry Tarka has served our community for over 30 years – coaching youth sports, serving on the St Andrew ...

01/11/2025

Cassandra has lived in Calumet City for 26 years and, she is deeply, passionately committed to our community and helping people. As Township Assessor, she was successful in helping hundreds of homeowners reduce their taxes. Please vote Cassandra Holbert Elston as City Clerk!

Cassandra Holbert Elston, City Clerk The more you know about Cassandra Holbert Elston, the more you know she’s exactly who we need as Calumet City Clerk… A wife, mother, grandmother and homeowner, Cassandra has lived in Calumet City for 26 years and, she is deeply, passionately committed to our ...