Harry Osterman

Harry Osterman
Osterman in 2010
Member of the Chicago City Council
from the 48th ward
In office
May 16, 2011 – May 15, 2023
Preceded byMary Ann Smith
Succeeded byLeni Manaa-Hoppenworth
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 14th district
In office
January 12, 2000 – May 16, 2011
Preceded byCarol Ronen
Succeeded byKelly Cassidy
Personal details
Born (1967-04-14) April 14, 1967 (age 57)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpousePeggy Osterman
Children3
RelativesKathy Osterman (mother)

Harry Osterman (born April 14, 1967)[1] is an American politician who served as a member of the Chicago City Council from the 48th ward from 2011 to 2023. He previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives for the 14th District from 2000 to 2011.

Early life and education

Born and raised in Chicago, Osterman graduated from Gordon Technical High School in 1985. He attended Illinois State University and Loyola University Chicago, but did not earn a degree.[2]

Career

Osterman began his career as an aide to 48th ward Alderman Mary Ann Smith, then he worked as a staff liaison to the Chicago Police Department and the Cook County State's Attorney’s Office.

Illinois House of Representatives

Osterman was originally appointed as to the state house to complete the term of Carol Ronen, who had been elected to the Illinois Senate.

Osterman represented the 14th district in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2000 until 2011, when he resigned to assume office as Chicago alderman.[3]

Chicago City Council

Osterman was elected alderman for the 48th Ward in the 2011 Chicago aldermanic election to replace outgoing alderman Mary Ann Smith. He was reelected in 2015 and 2019. On July 15, 2022, Osterman announced he would not seek a 4th term as alderman.[4]

During the mayoralty of Lori Lightfoot, Osterman has been considered an ally of Lightfoot on the City Council.[5]

Personal life

Harry Osterman's mother, Alderman Kathy Osterman represented the 48th Ward from 1987 to 1989.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Biography". www.ilga.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  2. ^ Board, CST Editorial (2019-01-27). "48th Ward candidate for alderman: Harry Osterman". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  3. ^ "Meet Alderman Osterman – Harry Osterman for 48th Ward Alderman". Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  4. ^ Cherone, Heather. "Ald. Harry Osterman Announces He Won't Seek 4th Term Representing Edgewater on Chicago City Council". WTTW. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
  5. ^ Woelfel, Mariah (30 November 2022). "As Mayor Lori Lightfoot runs again, a look at who's backing her and who's looking elsewhere". WBEZ Chicago. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
  6. ^ "Kathy Osterman - Remembered Through the Eyes and Hearts of Her Community | Edgewater Historical Society". www.edgewaterhistory.org. Retrieved 2021-06-26.