The nation’s third-largest city is preparing for its first school board elections and the slate of potential candidates includes progressive activists, an…
A Grammy-winning rapper, progressive activists and a leader of an afterschool squash program are part of the eclectic mix of possible candidates lining up for Chicago’s first school board elections this fall.
While legislators approved an elected board in 2021, the logistics, including political maps, weren’t settled until March. The board won’t be fully elected until 2027. Over 90% of school boards are elected, according to the National School Boards Association. Few school districts have recently changed from an appointed school board to an elected one, leaving Chicago without a roadmap.
“In Chicago, this is money,” the 46-year-old joked. Still, he’s putting $80,000 into his bid and has written a campaign song titled “Optimistic.” One possible candidate, Yesenia Lopez, unveiled her campaign with Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia's backing before her campaign disclosure paperwork was filed.
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