With Preckwinkle 's support , Burns entered the race for Alderman in the February 22 , 2011 first round of the municipal election , choosing against a temporary appointment for the remainder of Preckwinkle 's term . Burns faced five Democratic or independent opponents , and Lori Yokoyama , who was endorsed by the Chicago GOP and Chicago Young Republicans . Burns won the race with 64.6 % of the vote in the February 22nd election . Burns served as a delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention
2012 Democratic National Convention
2012 Democratic National Convention
William D. Burns