Background
Thomas was born in Houston, Texas, and raised in San Francisco, California.
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Theodore Thomas
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In 1969, Thomas moved to Chicago, and in 1984, he worked as an electronic equipment-repair technician for the United States. Postal Service. After graduating from high school, Thomas enlisted in the United States. Air Force, in which he served 21 years. When Thomas moved to Chicago he joined ACORN (Association of Community Organizers for Reform Now), which works for social justice and stronger communities.
Thomas was first elected in 1999.
He decided to run when former Alderman Virigl Jones was convicted of corruption charges. As a result of his progressive positions on local issues Thomas received the endorsement of public labor unions, who also assisted his campaign by supplying poll workers on Election Day.
After being elected, Alderman Thomas focused his efforts on revitalizing the neighborhoods in his ward by repairing streets, cleaning up vacant lots, and working with the 7th and 8th Chicago Police Districts to reduce street crime and improve relations with the community"s residents. Despite a challenging economic climate, Alderman Thomas continued to establish and cultivate small business in the ward.
In 2007, Thomas retired from the Chicago City Council due to health reasons, and Toni Foulkes, a community activist, ran for the aldermanic seat and was elected thereafter.
Thomas served on six committees: Budget and Government Operations. Committee, Rules and Ethics. Economic, Capital and Technology Development.
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License and Consumer Protection. And Special Events and Cultural Affairs.
Achievements
Membership
As a member of ACORN, he met all the aldermen and learned how the city worked. In 2003, Thomas defeated Bob Love, a former member of the Chicago Bulls.
