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The head of The Leaders Network said there are a number of West Side residents who should be considered, including Rev. Ira Acree, Marshall Hatch Jr., Zerlina Smith-Members, Tara Stamps and Claiborne Wade.
Rev. Ira J. Acree, pastor of Greater St. John Bible Church and co-chairman of the Leaders Network, hopes to replace Brandon Johnson when he leaves the 1st District seat to become mayor of Chicago next month.
Cook County students in grades 3 through 12 have until May 13 to submit their work.
Richard Boykin represents the 1st District, and Adam Salzman, an Oak Park village trustee, is his policy director.
The former chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Danny Davis won a close race Tuesday, beating a field of four other candidates seeking the Democratic nomination.
Numerous races – including the open 1st District Cook County Board seat – appear on the March 18 ballot. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
1st District hopeful Brenda Smith declined to talk about her candidacy. She’s worked for the outgoing commissioner and has ties to one of the other candidates.
Ronald Lawless hopes the second time is the charm in his race to be the next commissioner of Cook County’s 1st District.
Four of the five candidates running for the 1st District seat answered questions earlier this week at a forum in Oak Park.
Brenda Smith joins a growing field of challengers to longtime Commissioner Earlean Collins.