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David Fagus, born November 25, 1962 in Chicago's 49th Ward is the Democratic Committeeman of the 49th Ward. Fagus was elected mid-term by a unanimous vote of the Precinct Captains of the 49th Ward as prescribed by the by-laws of the Cook County Democratic Party. The position became vacant following the resignation of Lee Preston a former State Representative and currently a judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Fagus has be elected and re-elected in 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008. Fagus is closely aligned with 49th Ward Alderman Joe Moore.

Preceding Fagus' tenure as Democratic Ward Committeeman, the 49th Ward was divided into two factions, Regular Organization Democrats and Independent Democrats. Fagus, who was the President of the 49th Ward Democratic Party also served briefly as Chief of Staff to Alderman Bob Clarke, who was appointed Alderman by Mayor Richard M. Daley in December 1990 after former Alderman David Orr was elected to the position of Cook County Clerk. Clarke was defeated after a short stay in office in the April 1991 run-off election. Clarke was defeated by current Alderman Joe Moore.

On May 10, 1993 Fagus was elected Committeeman by the Precinct Captains. Before agreeing to accept the position Fagus met with Alderman Moore and County Clerk Orr to negotiate an agreement that would bring the two factions of the local party together into one united Democratic Party of the 49th Ward. Once that was successfully agreed to Fagus than agreed to accept the position as Democratic Committeeman of the 49th Ward.

Over the past 16 years Fagus has lead one of the most progressive Democratic Organizations in Cook County Democratic Party.

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