The 12th Ward Independent Political Organization (IPO) again hits a home run for civic engagement in the McKinley Park neighborhood by bringing Illinois gubernatorial candidate Daniel Biss to a forum this Saturday, March 25, starting at 4 p.m. at 3520 S. Archer Ave.
Biss, who represents the 9th District in the Illinois Senate, announced his candidacy on Monday, March 20. Saturday's forum will be one of his first engagements and an opportunity for the public to meet and learn more about this candidate.
Biss joins a growing field of Democratic candidates for Illinois governor and distinguishes himself by focusing on his background as a mathematics professor, his service in the Illinois legislature and his dedication to fighting corruption and money in politics.
Biss announced his candidacy on Monday via the following Facebook Live video:
Many of Biss' ideas and policy priorities are outlined in his campaign's commercial on YouTube:
The public is invited to the event, which is slated to focus on what's at stake in the 2018 governor's race, including state budgeting issues and cuts to social services.
The forum continues the growing trend of civic engagement and progressive political activitiy in the McKinley Park neighborhood, including the many events and programs of the 12th Ward IPO, representation in government by politicans such as 2nd District State Rep. Theresa Mah, and electoral trends such as McKinley Park's overwhelming support for Jesús "Chuy" Garcia over Rahm Emanuel in the last Chicago mayoral election.
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