Background
Moreno was born in Moline, Illinois and moved to Chicago after graduating from Augustana College, with a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Artist
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Moreno has an Master of Business Administration from DePaul University and was Vice President at a printing company before becoming Alderman. Moreno graduated from the Metropolitan Leadership Institute of United Neighborhood Organization (United Nations Organization), which seeks to develop political leaders within the Hispanic community as well as expanding its agenda as operator the United Nations Organization network of 16 Chicago charter schools.
Career
The 1st Ward of Chicago incorporates areas including: Wicker Park, Bucktown, East Village, Ukrainian Village, and Logan Square. Political In 2008, Moreno ran in the Democratic primary election against incumbent Illinois State Senator Willie Delgado in District 2 and lost. 2008 2nd District State Senator Democratic Primary
Appointment to City Council
After 1st ward alderman Manny Flores was appointed by then Government.
Pat Quinn to lead the Illinois Commerce Commission, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley appointed Moreno to fill the rest of his term as alderman in March 2010.
2011 1st Ward Alderman Election
lieutenant was during this term that Moreno attempted to block a Chick-fil-a chicken restaurant from being built in his ward due to the company"s Christian principles. Moreno demanded the company change its Christian policies while critics questioned his commitment to free speech, religious liberties and the first amendment.
2015 1st Ward Alderman Election
Moreno"s bid for a second full term proved to be a greater challenge than his first, as he drew three challengers: Anne Shaw, an attorney. Andrew Hamilton, also an attorney.
And Ronda Locke, a former staffer to the Alderman.
Moreno narrowly escaped a runoff by around one percent of the overall vote.
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Political Party
Democratic party