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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Fran Spielman

Mayoral challenger Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia unveils public safety plan

Chicago mayoral candidate U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia answers reporters’ questions after speaking Friday at a City Club of Chicago luncheon. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)

Arguing that a mayor who “cannot keep us safe” is a mayor Chicago “cannot afford to keep,” U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia on Friday unveiled a sweeping plan to stop the violent crime that is foremost on the minds of voters.

Garcia joined the parade of mayoral challengers promising to deliver Chicago from violence after unleashing a blistering indictment of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s leadership on the issue that was supposed to be her greatest strength as a former Police Board president.

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