Chicago’s mayoral hopefuls exchanged personal attacks during a contentious candidate forum Tuesday evening that was repeatedly interrupted by loud protesters.
From left, State Rep. Kam Buckner, U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García, activist Ja’Mal Green, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, Ald. Sophia King, 4th, Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Ald. Roderick Sawyer, 6th, former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas, and businessman Willie Wilson attend a mayoral forum hosted by WGN News at Steinmetz College Prep on Jan. 31, 2023.
Activist Ja’Mal Green, for instance, said Lightfoot was lying about crime statistics and criticized Wilson for saying Chicago cops should be allowed to hunt suspects down “like rabbits.” He said Wilson’s comments were “disgusting.” “If somebody comes and kills somebody in her family, then she’ll know how it feels,” Wilson said. “We’re trying to protect our citizens who .”
“The reality is that most people sit in the middle,” King said, arguing that she is a skilled legislator who pushed for a $15 minimum wage and can work people from all walks of life.Earlier in the debate, moderators asked the candidates to say whether they would commit not to raise taxes. The candidates’ promises, however, ignored a key reality: While the city has made some strides in recent years, its finances remain precarious and it is unlikely that the next mayor can govern without once raising taxes or fees.Lightfoot launched her signature neighborhood investment plan Invest South/West in 2019 with the goal of increasing development in parts of the city that have long suffered from disinvestment.
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