Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn announced he will not run for mayor of Chicago and challenge Lori Lightfoot.
Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, who had been collecting signatures for a run for Chicago mayor, announced Thursday that he will not be throwing his hat into the ring. But Quinn said he will remain politically active.
"We the people need to have the chance not just to vote for candidates, but to vote for issues," Quinn said.Over 40 years ago, Quinn spearheaded the referendum drive that led to the formation of the Citizens Utility Board. Now, he will shift his focus from collecting petitions to be mayor to a new petition drive to create a Taxpayer Advocate position in Chicago - someone who could push for property tax relief and reform.
Quinn joined several other high-profile individuals, including Former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Congressman Mike Quigley, in deciding to stay out of the race.
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