Meet Parielle

Parielle is a Software Engineer and Attorney. She has lived in Evanston’s Seventh Ward with her husband and two small children for four years. She graduated from Brown University and earned her law degree from the University of Chicago Law School. She served as Vice President of the Most Livable City Association during that organization’s fight against the rezoning of Ryan Field for large-scale commercial events.

Principles

I’m running because I believe we can do better than our current elected officials. Below is a list of the core principles that will guide my campaign and, if elected, my service on the City Council:

• A True Representative of the Will of Our Residents: I am committed to being your voice and ensuring that your concerns are not just heard, but acted upon.
• Transparent Decision-Making: I will push for decisions that are made in the open, with meaningful community feedback incorporated into the process.
• Fiscal Responsibility: Our city’s finances should be managed with the utmost care and accountability, free from corruption and wasteful spending.
• Supporting Small Businesses and Revitalizing Downtown: I will champion local businesses and ensure they have the support needed to thrive. A key part of this effort will be revitalizing our downtown area, making it a vibrant hub for both residents and visitors.
• Defending Human Rights and the Environment: I will stand up for the rights of all residents and work to protect our environment, ensuring that equity, justice, and sustainability are at the forefront of every decision.
• Championing Affordable Housing: I believe that affordable housing and equity are interconnected with all the above principles. For instance, we could easily have more affordable housing if our property taxes were lower—something that could be achieved if we addressed the corruption and irresponsible spending in our city.
• Increasing Cross-Ward Collaboration: I will work to foster stronger collaboration between the different wards of Evanston, ensuring that we address citywide challenges together and share resources and ideas to better serve all residents.