Ald. Matt O’Shea is dedicated to building a stronger, safer, more vibrant 19th Ward and Chicago.
Join the 19th Ward Democratic Organization
Your membership in the 19th Ward Democratic Organization allows us to operate a service office for the community and also host a wide variety of events for the families of Beverly, Morgan Park, and Mount Greenwood. We invite you to become a member of the 19th Ward Democratic Organization and invest in your community today.
Get Tickets or Sponsor the June 25 Cocktail Reception
On Thursday, June 25, 2026, we’ll gather again on the beautiful grounds of Morgan Park Academy for the 19th Ward’s annual Cocktail Reception. We truly appreciate the community support from our neighbors and friends at this event and hope you can join us!
Matt’s Record
Since his first term in 2011, Matt has worked tirelessly to address the needs of families, businesses, and institutions in the 19th Ward.
Among his recent accomplishments:
Public Safety
- Supporting residential and business rebates for security equipment.
- Promoting security camera registration with CPD.
- Helping the 22nd District bring more than 24 new public safety cameras to the Ward.
- Raising nearly $900,000 for new bulletproof vests for Chicago police.
- Bringing an officer wellness facility to the 19th Ward.
- Creating a financial benefit for the families of first responders who die by suicide.
- Sponsoring legislation to recruit more police officers.
Education
- Securing more than $140 million for capital improvements in local grammar schools
- Facilitating $40 million in upgrades for at Morgan Park High School
- Providing $30 million to expand local pre-K programming.
Economic Development
- Attracting numerous high quality businesses using public incentive programs.
- Partnering with the Chicago Park District to create the Morgan Park Sports Center.
- Spearheading streetscape improvements on 95th Street, 111th Street, and the 99th & Walden Parkway area.
- Raising more than $400,000 to support struggling small businesses during the global pandemic.
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Matt is dedicated to serving the 19th Ward and contributing to a stronger, safer Chicago.
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