Derrick G. Curtis[1] (born 1968/69)[2] is an American politician who has served as the alderman of Chicago's 18th ward since 2015.
He became the Democratic committeeman of the ward in 2011 after Lona Lane stepped down from that position.
[3] Curtis had previously been the ward's Streets and Sanitation superintendent,[3] with more than 25 years of experience as a precinct captain.
[6] During her term in office, Curtis was considered to be a City council ally of Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
[8] Around three months after that incident, Curtis's adult daughter was accidentally shot during a firearm training session he was leading.