Peter Cunningham

Peter Cunningham brings to Axelrod & Associates six years of experience in the inner circle of a legendary political and governmental operation as an Executive Assistant and long-time speech writer to Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley. Cunningham was directly involved in developing and executing communications strategy for Daley throughout this period, which included his 1995 reelection campaign.

A strong writer with a journalism background, Cunningham also oversaw or was directly involved in major policy initiatives for Daley on a wide range of issues, including crime, transportation, professional sports development, tourism and conventions, minority business development and neighborhood redevelopment.

Cunningham previously served as chief speech writer for Illinois Attorney General Neil Hartigan in his 1990 campaign for governor and has worked extensively with Axelrod & Associates over the years contributing substantively and creatively to the firm's political commercials.