Chicago Mayoral Candidate Garcia Puts Crime at Heart of Race
- Mayor candidate pledges changes at top of city’s police force
- Crime complaints jumped 41% in 2022 from a year earlier
Jesus “Chuy” Garcia
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US Representative Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is making public safety in Chicago a top priority for his mayoral campaign as he seeks to replace incumbent Lori Lightfoot.
Garcia, who is seen as the biggest challenger to Lightfoot, pledged to replace Superintendent David Brown as head of the police department and reduce crime. He also said he’ll focus on increasing police staffing levels and street patrols.