One thing is clear from the mayoral election: The people of Chicago want reform. That’s why we saw such a large number of candidates enter the race against a one-term mayor and why there were more than twice as many early votes counted than in 2019.
In this moment, Chicago needs to come together to make sure the next mayor — whoever that person may be — listens, is collaborative and understands that they have a mandate to see through reforms that have thus far been broken promises and missed opportunities.
As a state representative and former chair of the House Black Caucus, I know a thing or two about how legislative bodies like Chicago’s City Council are supposed to work. And let me tell you: This ain’t it. During my campaign, I spoke regularly about the changes needed to allow the City Council to operate like a real legislative body, not a rubber stamp for the mayor.
