Entered Office 2003, defeating predecessor Reverend Leonard Deville
Previous Life Lawyer
Patrons His dad, Howard Brookins Sr., former state senator and funeral parlor magnate; Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.
Low Point During debate on big-box minimum-wage ordinance, complained how hard it is to live on a six-figure salary; the council’s denial of his zoning request prevented him from bringing a Wal-Mart into his ward
Prospects Had to crawl to get Daley’s support, which was crucial to his defeat of union leader Leroy Jones Jr. in runoff. He’ll need to keep it.
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