Walter Burnett Jr.

Walter Burnett
Burnett in 2015
9th Vice Mayor of Chicago
In office
May 15, 2023 – August 7, 2025
MayorBrandon Johnson
Preceded byTom Tunney
Succeeded byVacant
Member of the Chicago City Council
from the 27th ward
In office
May 1, 1995 – August 7, 2025
Preceded byDexter Watson
Succeeded byRed Burnett
Personal details
Born (1963-08-16) August 16, 1963 (age 63)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1991)​
Children2, Omar (stepson)
EducationHarold Washington College
University of Illinois, Chicago
Southeastern Illinois College
Northeastern Illinois University (BA)
WebsiteOfficial website

Walter Burnett Jr. (born August 16, 1963) is an American politician. He was a member of the Chicago City Council from 1995 until 2025. In 2023, he became the Vice Mayor of Chicago.

References

  1. ↑ Lulay, Stephanie (2015-02-24). "Longtime Ald. Walter Burnett Wins 27th Ward Election, Landing Sixth Term". DNAinfo.com. Archived from the original on 2016-08-15. Retrieved 2016-06-20.