Entered Office May 2007, defeating incumbent Madeline Haithcock in runoff
Previous Life Trial lawyer
Patrons Former alderman Wallace Davis delivered west-side vote
Strengths Presents himself as civil-rights warrior, rich enough to lend his campaign $75,000
First Council Move Threatened to shut down Taylor Street housing deal over lack of minority contracting
Key to Success Never forgetting that he’s a white guy representing a largely black ward
Prospects Better than Haithcock’s were
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