Evanston Now 8th Ward aldermanic candidate: Ann Rainey Incumbent 8th Ward Alderman Ann Rainey was first elected to the Evanston City Council in 1983. And except for a four year gap, she's been on the Council ever since. Ann Raney. Incumbent 8th Ward Alderman Ann Rainey, 77, was first elected to the Evanston City Council in 1983. And except for a four year gap after a failed race for mayor, she’s been on the Council ever since. Rainey and other 8th Ward candidates were interviewed about their views on key issues by Evanston Now’s Jeff Hirsh. Rainey also offered the following information on her background and what she views as the key issues in the campaign in response to an Evanston Now questionnaire.