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Nearly a week after the March 20th primary, the first-term incumbent called his opponent Monday to say he “will do what I can to ensure he has a smooth transition.”
Voters will have a choice in the March 20 primary between first-term Commissioner Richard Boykin and CTU organizer Brandon Johnson. The two are expected to appear at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 at Chicago West Side NAACP’s candidates forum, to be held at Sankofa, 5828 W. Chicago. Ave.
The first 100 people to arrive MacArthur’s restaurant at 5412 W. Madison St. between 8 and 10 a.m. Dec. 22 will receive a free breakfast. Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin is hosting the event.
The controversial penny-an-ounce sweetened beverage tax could be repealed next week by the Cook County Board of Commissioners. West Side residents discussed the controversial tax Wednesday at the North Austin Branch Library. The event was co-sponsored by the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the Westside Branch of the NAACP.
Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin, the Peace Makers Coalition and North Austin Council invite West Siders from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 5 at 5730 W. Division St. Special guests expected to participate in the event include Ald. Chris Taliafero, Congressman Danny K. Davis and state Rep. Camille Lilly.
At a press conference Thursday, the first-term official said he had decided not to challenge Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin, Lesha Hollins of Root 2 Fruit and BUILD will host a meeting March 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St.