Deborah Sims for Cook County board in 5th District Democratic primary: Sun-Times endorsement

ENDORSEMENT: Deborah Sims for Cook County board in 5th Dist. Democratic primary

By CST Editorial Board

Deborah Sims, Cook County board Democratic primary candidate and incumbent in the 5th District, is endorsed by the Sun-Times. Rich Hein/Sun-Times

Two years ago, the people of Ford Heights were in a jam.

The village of some 2,800 residents gets Lake Michigan water through an agreement with neighboring Chicago Heights. When Ford Heights fell behind in paying its bill — to the tune of $2 million — Cook County Commissioner Deborah Sims was among the political leaders who stepped in to mediate and keep the water flowing.

It was an example of Sims at her best. We endorse her over Sheriff’s Deputy Timothy “Tim” Parker and Audrey Lynn Tanksley, a doctor, in this district that includes parts of the Far South Side and south suburbs.

When Democrats running for Cook County commissioner in the 5th District visited the Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Board on Feb. 14, we asked them to introduce themselves to voters. Watch Commissioner Deborah Sims’ response:

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