KATHY POSNER PICKS NEW CHICAGO MAYOR
Kathy Posner
A few weeks ago, I wrote that I am supporting Gery Chico for Mayor of Chicago and that I would tell you why. Now is the time! It is a scant eight weeks until the February election and we cannot let the media continue to “Rahm” Mr. Emanuel down our throats as if the job of Mayor of Chicago were an appointed position. I believe Gery is the best person for the job of improving our schools, making our streets safer, bringing more jobs to Chicago and balancing the city's budget.
Gery is a proven leader with a vision for Chicago's future. He grew up in McKinley Park and is devoted to lifting up our neighborhoods. He served as the Mayor's Chief of Staff in the early '90s, where he put more police on the street and created jobs. As President of the Chicago Public Schools, he took the schools from the worst in the nation to what Bill Clinton called a model for the nation. And more recently, as head of the Park District, he built new parks and playgrounds. In every position, Gery has improved performance, balanced budgets without increasing taxes or fees and brought disparate groups together to make the city work.
As Mayor, Gery will fight to create jobs and strengthen our economy. He'll revitalize our schools and expand community policing.
I worked with Gery when he was President of CPS, and when we went to a school to visit, the first thing he would do would be to go to a classroom and talk to the students. It did not matter if there were 10 reporters and TV cameras waiting to interview him, the children always came first!
When the phone would ring at my office and I would hear the phrase, “Can you hold for Mr. Chico?” I knew he was calling with some fresh idea for schools and a message he wanted to get out. It always excited me what our next mission would be.
He received no salary in that position; he took it because he cared about the children. If one looks what he accomplished as a VOLUNTEER, imagine what he could achieve as a FULL TIME Mayor!
Gery cannot win without building a widespread coalition – a coalition that will help him win the election in February. I will be hosting a party for him in January at Dick’s Last Resort and I hope many of you will attend and meet him. (Send me e-mail to be on the list)
If you are as passionate as I am about electing the best person for Mayor of Chicago, volunteer for the campaign (312-291-9800) —assist with office work, make phone calls, even walk the streets!
If you want to learn more about his substantive ideas and policy positions, go to his campaign web site.
I want to wake up on the morning of February 23rd with a smile on my face knowing that Gery was elected. And elected with your help!
Gery is a proven leader with a vision for Chicago's future. He grew up in McKinley Park and is devoted to lifting up our neighborhoods. He served as the Mayor's Chief of Staff in the early '90s, where he put more police on the street and created jobs. As President of the Chicago Public Schools, he took the schools from the worst in the nation to what Bill Clinton called a model for the nation. And more recently, as head of the Park District, he built new parks and playgrounds. In every position, Gery has improved performance, balanced budgets without increasing taxes or fees and brought disparate groups together to make the city work.
As Mayor, Gery will fight to create jobs and strengthen our economy. He'll revitalize our schools and expand community policing.
I worked with Gery when he was President of CPS, and when we went to a school to visit, the first thing he would do would be to go to a classroom and talk to the students. It did not matter if there were 10 reporters and TV cameras waiting to interview him, the children always came first!
When the phone would ring at my office and I would hear the phrase, “Can you hold for Mr. Chico?” I knew he was calling with some fresh idea for schools and a message he wanted to get out. It always excited me what our next mission would be.
He received no salary in that position; he took it because he cared about the children. If one looks what he accomplished as a VOLUNTEER, imagine what he could achieve as a FULL TIME Mayor!
Gery cannot win without building a widespread coalition – a coalition that will help him win the election in February. I will be hosting a party for him in January at Dick’s Last Resort and I hope many of you will attend and meet him. (Send me e-mail to be on the list)
If you are as passionate as I am about electing the best person for Mayor of Chicago, volunteer for the campaign (312-291-9800) —assist with office work, make phone calls, even walk the streets!
If you want to learn more about his substantive ideas and policy positions, go to his campaign web site.
I want to wake up on the morning of February 23rd with a smile on my face knowing that Gery was elected. And elected with your help!
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