THIRD WARD LEADER GETS PARTY BACKING BRACE VOWS HE'LL STILL URGE OUSTER.(Local)

Byline: Jay Jochnowitz Staff writer

Third Ward Democratic leader Rodney Littles on Monday got the backing he needs to remain at his post, but his political opponent, Alderman Nebraska Brace, said he still plans to lobby for Littles' ouster.

Meanwhile, the Democratic committee member who mustered the support behind Littles predicted Brace will have trouble gaining an endorsement from Arbor Hill Democratic officials when he comes up for re- election.

Committee member Donna Robinson said she decided to draft a letter to the Democratic county chairman after Brace called for Littles' dismissal. The call for Littles' ouster came last week after his county …