ABC 7 Chicago / Hispanic Heritage Month Feature - Gilbert Villegas
36th Ward Aldermanic candidate, Gilbert Villegas, has a track record of standing up for small businesses. He is featured on a segment from ABC Chicago for Hispanic Heritage month.
By Theresa Gutierrez, ABC Chicago - In these tough economic times with millions of Americans looking for work, ABC7 is putting the spotlight on a man who is helping to create jobs. As ABC7 continues to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the focus is Gilbert Villegas Jr.
The former U.S. Marine, who served four years during Operation Desert Storm, serves his state by creating opportunities and jobs for a diverse population. He has been recognized as a leader in promoting business opportunities.
If elected, one of the things that I am most excited to institute is Participatory Budgeting. This is a system that allows taxpayers to spend their own tax dollars. (What an idea!) If you would like more information on Participatory Budgeting, please check out this link: http://www.gilbert2015.com/uncategorized/participatory-budgeting-in-the-36th-ward/
I have been asking members of the neighborhood what they would do with the money. Willy had one of my favorite answers. What would you do to help improve the 36th Ward?