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Incumbents Chris Taliaferro and Emma Mitts could face up to three contenders on the Feb. 28th ballot, depending on whether objections are filed and how election officials rule. Several candidates also filed to run for the newly created 15th and 25th Police District Councils.
Johnson is backed by the Chicago Teachers Union and United Working Families. He is the ninth candidate to join the race to challenge incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot in the Feb. 28th primary.
Early voting for the June 28th primary was supposed to begin May 19th, but the date was pushed back to accommodate recent changes to the ballot, including the removal of the city ward map referendum question.
The South Austin Neighborhood Association is hosting an event May 4th for residents to learn more about redistricting and how it affects political power.
Valerie F. Leonard, founder of Nonprofit Utopia, warns residents of predominantly Black neighborhoods their rights will be diminished under approved legislative maps awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature.
Austin College and Career Academy High School senior Darien McGee discussed the change he hopes will come to Austin now that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has assumed her position.
The candidate forum will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 12 at UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Road. The focus will be on neighborhood issues.
At a press conference Thursday, the first-term official said he had decided not to challenge Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate and his running mate, state Rep. Juliana Stratton, opened a field office at 5847 W. Chicago Ave. earlier this month – where they highlighted their campaign priorities for West Side voters.
Polling places will be open Nov. 8th from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Make sure you vote!