Burton Natarus

Burton Natarus was Alderman of the 42nd Ward of Chicago from 1971 to 2007.

Early life

Natarus is a graduate of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. Later, he taught at Chicago’s Loyola University on the subject of local government. Natarus also served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserves, earning paratrooper's "jump wings".

Public service

Natarus is active in a number of community groups: City Club of Chicago, Streeterville Organization of Active Residents, Central Michigan Association, North Dearborn Association, and River North Association.

Aldermanic career

Natarus was first elected Alderman of the 42nd Ward in 1971. He was re-elected eight times, serving for thirty-six years. The 42nd Ward encompasses some of Chicago's wealthiest neighborhoods, including Streeterville, the Gold Coast, the Magnificent Mile, River North, and the Loop.

Natarus was Chairman of the Traffic and Safety Committee. He also served on six other committees: Finance; Zoning; Committees, Rules and Ethics; License and Consumer Protection; Budget and Government Operations; and Housing and Real Estate. In addition, he was a member of the Chicago Plan Commission, the Central Area Planning Task Force, and the Regional Transportation Task Force.

Defeat

In 2007, Natarus sought re-election for a tenth term and was defeated by Brendan Reilly.

Personal life

Alderman Natarus has two children, Jill Ellen and Michael, and one grandchild, Jacob.

External links

* [http://www.natarus.com Aldermanic website]

* [http://www.natarus.com/NeighborsForNatarus/ Neighbors Page]