How would you grade Mayor Rahm Emanuel?
They seven candidates for 24th Ward alderman who met Thursday, Jan. 15, with the Chicago Sun-Times editorial board gave grades ranging from a D- to a B — with one “incomplete.” The candidates also discussed putting more police on the street in the ward, education and economic development.
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The interview comes ahead of the Chicago municipal election on Feb. 24.
The 24th Ward includes North Lawndale, West Garfield and South Austin.
You can hear from all who filled out a candidate questionnaire in their own words below.
CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRES
- Michael Scott Jr.
- Frank M. Bass
- Regina D. Lewis
- Wallace E. “Mickey” Johnson
- Sherita Ann Harris
- Roger L. Washington
- Vetress Boyce
- LaDarius R. Curtis
- Larry G. Nelson
- Darren Tillis
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Michael Scott, Jr. is an aldermanic candidate for the 24th Ward in the City of Chicago. | Richard A. Chapman/Sun-Times
Frank M. Bass is an aldermanic candidate for the 24th Ward in the City of Chicago. | Richard A. Chapman/Sun-Times
Regina D. Lewis is an aldermanic candidate for the 24th Ward in the City of Chicago. | Richard A. Chapman/Sun-Times
Sherita Ann Harris is an aldermanic candidate for the 24th Ward in the City of Chicago. | Richard A. Chapman/Sun-Times
Roger L. Washington is an aldermanic candidate for the 24th Ward in the City of Chicago. | Richard A. Chapman/Sun-Times
LaDarius R. Curtis is an aldermanic candidate for the 24th Ward in the City of Chicago. | Richard A. Chapman/Sun-Times
Darren Tillis is an aldermanic candidate for the 24th Ward in the City of Chicago. | Richard A. Chapman/Sun-Times
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Here’s a recap of the discussion:
