The mayor of Chicago will be Lori Lightfoot, the first African — American woman and an open lesbian in a position

Chicago became the first major American city that was chosen as the mayor of the African-American. When former attorney Lori Lightfoot takes office, she will also become the first representative of the LGBT community as mayor.

The mayor of Chicago will be Lori Lightfoot, the first African — American woman and an open lesbian in a positionThe mayor of Chicago will be Lori Lightfoot, the first African — American woman and an open lesbian in a positionLori Lightfoot

On Tuesday, April 2, a 56-year-old Lori Lightfoot went down in history, ahead of the second round of elections with another woman-African-American, 72-year-old Tony Preckwinkle — former Alderman, who is the President of the Board of cook County and that for years was considered one of the most promising candidates for mayor. Democrat reformer who has never held elected office, will replace Rahm Emanuel in may. It was supported by almost 74% of voters.

«Together we will be able to finally put the interests of our residents throughout our nation above the interests of a few influential people,» said Lightfoot in his victory speech, promising to end the violence, corruption and other problems in the city. — Together we can and will make Chicago a place where your zip code determines your destiny».

Previously, Lightfoot was the head of the police Department of Chicago led a task force that was created by Emanuel in 2015 because of the murder of African-American Laquana MacDonald, a former police officer Jason van dyke (he was convicted in 2018).

Experts say that Lightfoot was able to become the head of the city largely because of the scandal associated with Alderman ed Burke, who was accused of attempted extortion. Preckwinkle other major mayoral candidates were associated with Burke, why their rankings dropped.

«[The arrest of Burke] refocused election — told the Guardian before the vote, dick Simpson, a political science Professor and former Alderman, who was supported by Lightfoot. Although Preckwinkle there is some authority to reform… it doesn’t offer such a platform of reform, as Lightfoot».

After the announcement of the results of Lightfoot expressed hope for further cooperation with its main competitor: «Our differences are nothing compared to what we can achieve together», adding: «I know that we will work together for the city which we both love».

Ex-Prosecutor will take the reins at a challenging time for the city, which continues to face challenges due to armed conflicts, gangs, ineffective education system and the pension crisis.

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