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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Fran Spielman

Ald. Sophia King says Chicago needs a mayor who can represent the ‘entire city — not just segregated parts’ of it

Mayoral candidate Sophia King, who’s exiting as 4th Ward alderperson, touted her coalition-building skills before a City Club of Chicago audience Thursday. (Pat Nabong/Sun-Times file)

Chicago needs a mayor who can “represent the entire city — not just segregated parts” of it, mayoral challenger Sophia King argued Thursday, portraying herself as a bridge builder in a sea of candidates “on the fringes.”

“There is a lot of dissension between the administration and the police and our teachers. With all of my colleagues leaving — 16 of us — we’re at a pivotal point. We really need some stability in this city,” the outgoing 4th Ward alderperson told the City Club of Chicago.

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