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Fioretti Restraining Order?

I was at my friend’s place tonight watching the Academy Awards when he got a call from someone–actually a recording–informing him that the National Organization of Women (NOW) has withdrawn their endorsement of Bob Fioretti for second ward alderman. I went home and found the same recording on my answering machine:

Hi, my name is Merideth Carson and I am concerned. I am concerned about Bob Fioretti and the way his is trying to mislead the residents of the second ward. The National Organization for Women or NOW recently retracted their endorsement of Bob Fioretti. This information is available at chicagonow.org. A restraining order was filed against Bob Fioretti in 2003 to prevent him from physical abuse, harassment, interference with personal liberty, exploitation, and stalking. Bob was also told to stay away from the woman’s home and place of work. This is not the kind of person I want representing me and my family. It seems like tonight’s best actor award goes to Bob Fioretti for the multitude of deceitful acts and lies he has dispersed at our community, during his campaign.

Does anyone know what this is all about? I haven’t been able to find anything on the web about it. The Chicago NOW website lists no endorsement for the second ward alderman and makes no mention of Bob Fioretti. Maybe I’ll give his campaign office a call tomorrow to see if they have any response. The election is less than two days away and I’m guessing that a good number of people in the second ward have received the same message. Fioretti is the front runner against the incumbent, Madeline Haithcock, for second ward alderman. This may seriously damage Fioretti’s campaign if there is truth to it. I’m sure plenty of damage has already been done, so I hope he has a good response. Otherwise, there may be a scramble to raise up another candidate to replace Fioretti as the main contender against Haithcock.

Is this just another dirty campaign tactic? Fioretti and Haithcock have been firing barbs at each other for quite some time now. Fioretti has even accused Haithcock of tampering with the mail preventing campaign materials from reaching their final destinations.

Check out the Chicago Reader’s coverage of the election:
He’s Going to Win: Here’s why you should vote against Mayor Daley anyway.
Aldermania! Guess who Wal-Mart and Target have been giving money to… If you guessed your alderman, then you’ve probably guessed right. Read this article to find out for sure.

This entry was posted Monday, February 26th, 2007 at 1:39 am and is filed under chicago, politics. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

  • Elisabeth
    I am ashamed at some of the people in the 2nd Ward. And unlike many people I am civically involved in this community. I have been volunteering for the Alderman for over a year and respect this strong woman very much. Although there may be some short comings in the office she has been getting the job done for almost 14 years, at least 10 years longer than most people can say they've lived in the ward. Especially the South Loop. There is one issue that Bob Fioretti continuously brings up, that I feel I must address. He would like you to believe that the Alderman pockets money from developers as additional annual salary. Do you know what this woman does with developer money? Allow me to enlighten you. As part of development contracts that are signed in the 2nd ward, a company is required to contribute an allotted amount of money to the 2nd Ward, not the Alderman, which is then dispersed for the purpose of community enrichment. And over the years it has been used for just that purpose. This money goes to neighborhood organizations that NEED it like the Boys and Girls Club, local libraries, she has bought computers for grammar schools, helped fund play lots, contributed to college scholarships awarded at high schools in the ward and the list goes on. This is what she does ANNUALLY. You also might not know that an Alderman isn’t given a budget to DO GOOD. They are given strict budgets to keep their offices functioning and Menu budgets for all the city service requests annually. If you don’t believe me go into the office at ask to see a copy. She is a busy woman and more than half of you say "Where is she?" She is getting the job done! Walk out of your condo or apartment and look around you! What do you see! I have lived in Chicago all my life, less than four years ago you couldn't catch me South of Congress and none of you probably knew South of Congress Parkway ever existed! It saddens me to see her attacked in such a way. Just remember when you go to the polls on April 17th you are voting based on a persons RECORD. Bob Fioretti has a decent record as a supposed civil rights attorney, but he hasn't even been active in the WARD he claims to want to be sooooo much a part of. Up until now the only neighborhood he has cared anything for is the PULLMAN DISTRICT, does that sound like the 2nd WARD to YOU............
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