Gilbert Villegas


Gilbert Villegas is a Democratic Alderman representing the 36th ward of Chicago. The 36th ward includes Belmont-Cragin, Galewood, Hermosa, Humboldt Park, Montclare and Portage Park.
Prior to his election to the Chicago City Council, he served as Chief of Staff of the Illinois Capital Development Board.

Aldermanic career

In 2015, Villegas was elected as the 36th ward alderman. He was reelected in 2019.
He is a member of the following committees; Aviation, Committees, Rules and Ethics, Economic, Capital and Technology Development, Health and Environmental Protection, Pedestrian and Traffic Safety and Transportation and Public Way. He is also a member of the Chicago City Council Latino Caucus.
In the runoff of the 2019 Chicago mayoral election, Villegas endorsed Lori Lightfoot.
During her transition, mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot named Villegas to be her floor leader in the City Council as well as the economic development committee chair.