By Robert Laurie ——Bio and Archives--September 4, 2018
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#BREAKING: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel unexpectedly announces he won't seek re-election https://t.co/8bwJEIACMP pic.twitter.com/GOXhNMstwq
— NBC Chicago (@nbcchicago) September 4, 2018
Kofi Ademola, who spoke for the Movement for Black Lives, which includes Black Lives Matter, called Emanuel’s announcement a “great victory,” for grassroots organizers that also pushed to make sure former Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez was not re-elected and former Chicago Police Department Superintendent Garry McCarthy was fired. “His neoliberal politics destroyed the public good and commonwealth and took all voice and control away from the people,” Ademola said. “There’s been a consistent outcry and momentum to stop his ‘profit over people’ mantra.”While I’m not sure he’s placed “profits over people,” it’s hard to argue with the rest of the sentiment. Rahm’s retirement is a major shake-up for Chicago’s next election, which will be held on February 26, 2019. There were already a whopping 12 challengers who’d announced they would seek the Mayor’s office, but none of them are particularly well-known and the filing deadline isn’t until November 26th. That means there’s still time for even more people, possibly those with a more recognizable brand, to throw their hats into the ring. You can watch his announcement below.
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