A former Republican candidate for Cook County board president is setting his sights on the city.
John Garrido, a Chicago policeman who lost to Roger Keats in the Republican primary, announced Saturday he would run for 45th Ward alderman.
"As a long time ward resident, homeowner and veteran Chicago Police Lieutenant, I’ve regularly seen the negative impact self-​​serving politicians have on our community," Garrido said on his website. "Rather than represent our best interests, they too often become consumed with power and greed. As a result, we the community suffer while their friends and family prosper. This has to change!"
Garrido will challenge incumbent Patrick Levar, who has represented his northwest side ward since 1987.
Garrido won 29 percent of the vote in the primary, and was praised for his enthusiasm and ideas for reform. But his lack of political experience paled in comparison to Keats, who spent 16 years as a state senator.