Walter Burnett Jr.
Walter Burnett | |
|---|---|
Burnett in 2015 | |
| 9th Vice Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office May 15, 2023 – August 7, 2025 | |
| Mayor | Brandon Johnson |
| Preceded by | Tom Tunney |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 27th ward | |
| In office May 1, 1995 – August 7, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Dexter Watson |
| Succeeded by | Red Burnett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 16, 1963 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2, Omar (stepson) |
| Education | Harold Washington College University of Illinois, Chicago Southeastern Illinois College Northeastern Illinois University (BA) |
| Website | Official website |
Walter Burnett Jr. (born August 16, 1963) is an American politician who served as the alderman for Chicago's 27th ward from 1995 to 2025. The 27th ward includes the West Loop, Greektown, East Garfield Park, Near North Side, Old Town, West Humboldt Park, West Town, Goose Island and the Illinois Medical District. From 2023 to 2025, he also served as vice mayor of Chicago.