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A new mayoral candidate announced his intentions to run Monday, Oct. 27 – Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia.
The Cook County Commissioner said he is running for Chicago’s top office following Karen Lewis’ decision to end her run over health concerns, in addition to Mayor Emanuel’s lack of progress in city neighborhoods, reports NBCChicago.
“If anything [Mayor Emanuel has] created an environment of insecurity, uncertainty and fear where bullying has taken place against teachers, against principals, against parents, against other stakeholders,” Garcia said in an interview with NBCChicago’s Carol Marin.
Garcia told NBCChicago he hopes to secure endorsements from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and from Karen Lewis, who is aware of his intentions and has encouraged him to run. He also said he will ask Congressman Luis Gutierrez to consider supporting him over Emanuel.
Garcia said he is working with longtime political strategist Don Rose, known for leading Jane Byrne to victory against Michael Bilandic in 1979.
The mayoral hopeful also told NBCChicago he’ll need around $3 million in his campaign fund to compete with Emanuel’s nearly $9 million. Garcia currently has around $15,000 in the bank.
Garcia supporters circulating petitions have about a month to secure the 12,500 signatures required to put his name on the ballot.
Garcia’s political career began in 1986 when he was elected to serve as the 22nd Ward Alderman. In 1992, he became the first Mexican-American to serve in the Illinois State Senate. Garcia won the seat for Cook County Commissioner of the 7th District in 2010.