6 South And West Side Alderpeople Endorse Paul Vallas, Banking On Him To Cut Crime And Boost Policin
CHATHAM — A cluster of South and West side alderpeople are throwing their support behind Paul Vallas for mayor, saying his plan to hire police officers to strengthen public safety is the better solution for their constituents.
Local officials and community leaders gathered Thursday at Josephine’s Southern Cooking, 436 E. 79th St., to announce their endorsements of the former Chicago Public Schools CEO.
Alds. Roderick Sawyer (6th), Michelle Harris (8th), Anthony Beale (9th), David Moore (17th), Derrick Curtis (18th) and Emma Mitts (37th) joined the list of Vallas backers. Alds. Walter Burnett (27th) and Tom Tunney (44th), who previously endorsed Vallas, also joined the news conference at the famed soul food joint.
Sawyer and Moore’s support means three of the “Englewood Five” — a nickname coined for all the neighborhood’s alderpeople — are backing Vallas in the mayoral race. Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) announced his support Sunday.
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