Entered Office May 2007, after defeating incumbent Michael Chandler in runoff
Previous Life Social worker, Rainbow-PUSH voter registrar
Patrons Longtime independent political activist Richard Barnett, who withdrew support from Chandler to back her; Jesse Jackson Jr. aide Frank Watkins, who gave her about $8,000 in contributions and loans
Opponents Mayor Daley and his political organizations, which contributed about $75,000 to Chandler
Prospects No reason for her to be a rubber stamp
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