Anabel Abarca
Anabel Abarca | |
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| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 12th ward | |
| In office December 14, 2022 – May 15, 2023 | |
| Appointed by | Lori Lightfoot |
| Preceded by | George Cardenas |
| Succeeded by | Julia Ramirez |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | DePaul University (BA) Arizona State University, Tempe (MPA) Loyola University Chicago (JD) |
Anabel Abarca is an American politician, who served in the Chicago City Council as alderman for the 12th ward from 2022 to 2023. She was appointed to the position by Mayor Lori Lightfoot and confirmed by the City Council in December 2022, following the retirement of George Cardenas. She ran for re-election to a full term, but lost to Julia Ramirez. The 12th ward is on Chicago's southwest side, and includes portions of Brighton Park, McKinley Park, and Little Village.