Mayor Announces Appointment of Krissie Harris to Fill 2nd Ward Council Seat

After a public search for the next 2nd Ward city councilmember, including an open application process and community candidate forum, Mayor Daniel Biss has announced his appointment of Krissie Harris to fill the position pending approval from City Council on Monday, September 12.

"As a 5th generation Evanstonian, Krissie has deep roots in our community and brings an action-oriented, collaborative approach to solving problems and making our city stronger,” said Mayor Biss. “I look forward to working with Krissie as a member of our City Council and I extend my sincere thanks to all of the excellent candidates who applied for this position.”

“I am so honored to further serve the community which has given much to my development,” said Harris. “I look forward to building on the great work of our past and present elected officials, City staff and community members.”

Harris continued, “Evanston, we have work to do. This work is not mine alone, it is the work of the collective. Let’s go!”

Meet Krissie Harris

Krissie Harris is a 49-year resident of Evanston and has lived in the City’s 2nd Ward for 23 years. Harris’s strong track record of community service includes serving as a trustee of 2nd Baptist Church, volunteering at C&W’s weekly food giveaway program, and being an active member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Harris has also served on the boards of YWCA Evanston/North Shore, the Dajae Coleman Foundation, Family Focus Auxiliary Board, and others.

Harris currently works as manager of student life and campus inclusion at Oakton Community College and also works part-time at the Levy Senior Center as a front desk supervisor, a position she will leave following her appointment to City Council. 

In applying to be 2nd Ward councilmember, Harris expressed her desire to improve community safety, provide trauma-informed care to support community healing, and promote fiscal responsibility and financial stewardship.

Under state law, the appointed and approved candidate will serve until the municipal election in 2023.

For more information, please call/text 847-448-4311. For convenience, residents may simply dial 3-1-1 in Evanston.