Entered Office 1999, defeating incumbent Robert Shaw
Previous Life Community activist; elected at age 32
Patrons State senator and powerful reverend James Meeks; Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.
Backed Daley Voted for a Wal-Mart in the 37th Ward
Defied Daley Voted for ordinance that would have required Wal-Mart to raise wages and benefits
Prospects Depends how Daley, Meeks, and Jackson duke it out
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