Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar wins Democratic primary election

Cook County Board Commissioner Frank Aguilar easily won renomination as the Democratic Candidate for the district in the June 28, 2022 Democratic Primary election. Aguilar has been a powerful voice for Hispanic, Mexican and Latino empowerment representing the 16th District since April 2020

By Ray Hanania

Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar easily won the Democratic Primary election on June 28, 2022 for the nomination to continue to represent the 16th Cook County District.

A former State Representative who served from 2003 until 2005, Aguilar has been an active leader in the Hispanic community and founded the Cicero Mexican Cultural Committee which hosts and organizes the most attended Hispanic and Mexican American events in Chicagoland.

Aguilar was responsible for bringing together Mexican and Latino communities to celebrate Fiestas Patrias, Cinco de Mayo and many other Mexican American and Hispanic celebrations. He also helped attract thousands of Hispanics to support events like the Houby Parade which represented the Czech mushroom harvest festival every fall. More than 25,000 people come out to celebrate Houby Day each year in October and the largest ethnic group attending are Mexican Americans.

“I am proud to not only represent the interests of Mexican Americans and all Hispanics, but also to represent everyone of every ethnic background,” Aguilar said.

“I am there to serve the public and I will continue to make the public the priority. Families, Seniors, Youth. They are who I work for.”

For more than four decades, Frank Aguilar has been a tireless advocate for others, bringing meaningful change to communities. He brings that same passion for service to his new role as Cook County Commissioner for the 16th District.

Throughout his life, Frank has focused on serving others. From fighting for workers’ rights with the Allied Production Workers Union to supporting small businesses while leading the Little Village Chamber of Commerce, creating opportunities while serving on the Morton College Board to passing legislation to support dozens of communities as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, Frank has always looked for opportunities where he can make a difference, especially for those less fortunate.

Born in Chicago and raised in Cicero, Frank is a graduate of Gordon Tech High School, Loyola University and Roosevelt University. He has also studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of Mexico. He also served as Director of Community Affairs and Special Projects for the Town of Cicero.

Aguilar defined his “Next Term Priorities” as including: the continued fight against COVID, funding for infrastructure, specifically flooding, and to increase Funding for Mental Illness and Drug Treatment Facilities, and economic recovery.

“While I am very proud of what we have been able to accomplish during my first term as your County Commissioner, I know more hard work is ahead,” Aguilar said.

Aguilar easily defeated challenger Leticia Garcia by a wide margin, winning with 54.7 percent of the total votes cast.

You can get more information at Frank Aguilar’s website at www.votefrankjaguilar.com.

As a current member of the Cook County Board serving since his appointment in April 2020, Aguilar serves on many of the county’s important committees.

Criminal Justice
Emergency Management & Regional Security
Finance
Health and Hospitals
Labor
Law Enforcement
Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations
Technology and Innovation
Transportation
Veterans
Zoning and Building

He also serves on the following Forest Preserve District Board Committees

Audit
Finance
Labor
Law Enforcement
Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations
Real Estate
Recreation
Zoological

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