Anthony A. Beale (born October 22, 1967) is an American politician and the alderman of the 9th ward of the City of Chicago, Illinois United States. Beale is noted as having been one of the youngest members to serve as elected official on the City of Chicago's City Council. Beale was elected in 1999, and is currently serving his sixth term. In 2013, Beale was an unsuccessful candidate in the Democratic primary for the special election to replace Jesse Jackson, Jr. as U.S. Congressman from Illinois' 2nd congressional district. Education Beale attended Corliss High School, graduating in 1985. Beale later attended Blackburn College. Beale worked as a computer data analyst. He was also a community activist under Jesse Jackson Jr. and James Meeks. Beale supported an effort in 1999 to adopt dry laws in some precincts of the 9th Ward. Aldermanic career Beale was elected alderman for the 9th ward in 1999. He has been reelected in 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, and 2019. In his 1999 victory, backed by Jesse Jackson Jr. and James Meeks, he defeated Herbert Shaw, the son of Robert Shaw, who had vacated the 9th ward seat himself months earlier after being elected to serve on the Cook County Board of Review. Beale's 1999 victory was considered an upset. Beale was part of a backroom deal to bring additional Walmart locations to Chicago. Beale proposed using taxpayer money to hire private security patrols for commercial districts. Beale was previously Chairman of the Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. As of 2011, he was a member of the following City Council Committees: Budget & Government Operations Rules and Ethics Workforce Development & Audit Education & Child Development Finance Public Safety During his tenure as Alderman, Beale has focused on job creation and housing for seniors. Beale has helped bring in new businesses that have created over 4,000 new jobs in the Ward. Beale has also brought in more government subsidized senior housing than any previous alderman. In 2008 Beale spent more of his aldermanic expense account than any other alderman on public relations, with more than $16,000 paid to The Publicity Works, a company owned by longtime Democratic political consultant Delmarie Cobb. Beale said the company handles media inquiries and puts together his ward newsletter, among other duties. In February 2012, the Chicago Dispatcher reported that Beale attended a fundraiser in his honor held by members of Chicago's