Ed Bannon
For Chicago Public Schools Board of Education
Education starts with Ed!
★ Experienced Leadership
★ Proud NW Side Native
★ Community Advocate
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Platform
What Ed Stands For
Make Students Priority #1
Every policy decision begins with one question: is this best for Chicago’s kids? Ed is committed to keeping students at the center of every board vote, resource allocation, and school improvement plan.
Accountability for Your Tax Dollars
Chicago families deserve to know how their school funding is spent. Ed will fight for full budget transparency, rigorous financial oversight, and real accountability for principals and administrators.
Fight for Staffing & Resources
Our schools need qualified teachers, counselors, and support staff to help every student succeed. Ed will advocate relentlessly for the staffing levels and classroom resources Northwest Side schools deserve.
Civically Engaged Leadership
Ed brings 10+ years of hands-on school council experience to the board — not a career politician, but a dedicated community member who shows up every day because Chicago’s kids are worth it.
“The newly elected school board has a historic opportunity to ensure that schools focus on educating Chicago’s kids. I work every day at this volunteer position because that’s what it takes.”
— Ed Bannon, CPS Board of Education District 1A
About Ed
A Lifelong Northwest Sider
Ed Bannon is not a politician — he’s a Chicago parent, neighbor, and civic volunteer who has dedicated himself to improving public education on the Northwest Side for more than a decade.
His three children graduated from Chicago Public Schools, giving him a firsthand understanding of what families experience every day: the pride in great teachers, the frustration with under-resourced classrooms, and the desire for a board that truly listens.
In January 2025, Ed stepped up to serve on the CPS Board of Education — continuing the same commitment to public service he has shown throughout his years volunteering in the community.
Take Action
Join the Movement
Volunteer
Help knock doors and connect with neighbors across District 1A. Every conversation matters.
Donate
Your contribution fuels outreach, mailers, and community events. Every dollar goes directly to the campaign.
Spread the Word
Share Ed’s message with your neighbors, friends, and fellow CPS families on social media.
Host an Event
Invite Ed to your block, school, or community organization for a conversation about our schools.
Paid for by Friends of Ed Bannon
This campaign is funded by volunteers and community supporters who believe every child in CPS District 1A deserves an experienced, accountable voice on the school board.