Eleanor Revelle Named 7th Ward Ald.

EVANSTON, IL - Eleanor Revelle, a founding board member and president of Citizens’ Greener Evanston, has been selected as the next 7th Ward Ald. in Evanston.

“I have worked extensively with City staff and elected officials to make Evanston a more sustainable community,” said Revelle. “In the last several years, we have made good progress in advancing our environmental goals, but a sustainable community is also one whose economy is strong and whose residents are healthy and safe...As Alderman, I look forward to supporting these initiatives and encouraging still more.”

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl made the announcement Tuesday and the City Council is expected to confirm Revelle’s appointment at its Jan 25 meeting, according to a city memo.

“Eleanor is committed to improving the social and environmental well-being of our community, and will be a dedicated and enthusiastic alderman for Seventh Ward residents,” said Tisdahl, who praised the qualifications of all seeking the position left open recently by Jane Grover.

Revelle has been an Evanston resident for the last 42 years and has lived in the Seventh Ward for 12 years. She has also served as president of the Evanston League of Women Voters, Illinois League of Women Voters and a board member of the League of Women Voters of the U.S.

She could be sworn in at the Evanston City Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 22.