by Lightfoot For Chicago Admin | Oct 5, 2018 | Issues-more, News
Chicago mayoral candidate, former Federal Prosecutor, and former Police Board President Lori Lightfoot released the following statement today in response to the verdict in the Van Dyke case. “This is a significant milestone in Chicago’s history. Going against a...
by Lightfoot For Chicago Admin | Sep 27, 2018 | Issues-more, News
Today, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testified credibly in front of Congress, bravely sacrificing her safety and privacy to share the truth. She deserves our support. And this week, Congress must reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act to support survivors of domestic...
by Lightfoot For Chicago Admin | Sep 20, 2018 | Issues-more, News
Chicago mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot released the following statement in support of the Jefferson Park accessible and affordable housing complex approved today by City Council. “I am pleased that City Council approved the mixed-use housing proposed for veterans...
by Lightfoot For Chicago Admin | Sep 13, 2018 | Issues-more, News
Chicago mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot released the following statement in support of the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) recommended changes to the School Resource Officer (SRO) program in Chicago Public Schools (CPS). “All too often, black and brown students...
by Lightfoot For Chicago Admin | Sep 10, 2018 | Issues-more, News
Chicago mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot released today the following statement in support of a universal basic income. “I support a universal basic income because I believe that every person in this city should have their basic needs met. “Growing up, my family...
by Lightfoot For Chicago Admin | Aug 29, 2018 | Issues-more, News
Chicago mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot released the following statement calling on Rahm Emanuel to allow for transparent and informed consideration of the pension obligation bond proposal. “Rahm Emanuel proclaimed in 2011 that he would run ‘the most open,...