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ing the group that called for an independent review of all the cases Lightfoot helped to decide on the grounds that she was using her position on the Police Boards as a springboard to run for mayor.
For all he speaks, however, his actions are always louder. He attends the awards ceremonies at City Hall because to Sposato, it’s embarrassing that all 50 aldermen aren’t there. He knows the 38th ward is safe because of the work officers in 016 do, but to honor that work, he wants to ensure that his district has the best schools and infrastructure in the city .
“He comes from a family of leaders,” explains Napolitano, who served under Sposato’s brother, Lenny, his lieutenant when he was on CFD. “And he is 150 percent all the time. He does not stop. He is an alderman 24/7, and he truly wears his heart on his sleeve.”
Nicholas Sposato makes sure to attend every Department awards ceremo- ny.
As a result, anybody can walk into his ward office and speak with Sposato. He doesn’t take appointments. He meets with you on the spot and listens. The measure of success that means the most to him is how many people he has helped today. And tomorrow.
So he invites all police officers – not just those in the 38th ward – to stop in his office and let him know what’s on their minds. They will get his ear. They will get his support. They will get his inquiry about being registered to vote and making sure to get out and vote along with friends and family.
And they will get something like this:
“Stay positive because there are more people that are for you than against you,” he charges. “And be careful and stay alive. Look out for No. 1, which is yourself and your family.” d
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