Entered Office 1999, defeating incumbent Sam Burrell and, in runoff, fellow challenger Floyd Thomas
Previous Life Deputy commissioner, Department of Streets and Sanitation
Patrons Ike Sims, his grandfather, a state rep and 28th Ward committeeman; William Carothers, his father and a 28th Ward alderman and committeeman; Daley
Key Roles Bashing Jesse Jackson Jr. on Daley’s behalf; as chair of the police and fire committee he’s turned a blind eye to police misconduct, also on Daley’s behalf
Prospects Will continue to do things on Daley’s behalf
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