Sheila Gunn-Ward is a longtime community advocate, real estate and operations professional, and dedicated leader committed to improving the quality of life throughout Chicago’s 7th Ward.
With years of experience working directly with residents, families, businesses, and community organizations, Sheila understands the everyday challenges facing neighborhoods across South Shore, South Chicago, South Deering, and Calumet Heights.
As the daughter of a retired Local 399 Operating Engineer for the City of Chicago, wife of a retired Chicago Police Officer, and daughter of a United States Marine Corps veteran, Sheila was raised on the values of hard work, service, discipline, and community.
Sheila believes in safer neighborhoods, youth opportunities, economic development, neighborhood beautification, stronger city services, and bringing real transparency and accessibility back to local leadership. Her campaign is focused on putting residents first and creating a stronger future for every family in the 7th Ward.
