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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lori_LightfootLori Lightfoot - Wikipedia

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   Lori Elaine Lightfoot (born August 4, 1962) is an American politician and attorney who was the 56th mayor of Chicago from 2019 until 2023. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Before becoming mayor, Lightfoot worked in private legal practice as a partner at Mayer Brown and held various government positions in Chicago.

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   • Succeeded by: Brandon Johnson

   • Political party: Democratic

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3. www.nytimes.com › 2023/03/01 › opinionThe Spectacular Fall of Lori Lightfoot - The New York Times

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   Mar 1, 2023 · Opinion Columnist. It was a stunning rebuke. On Tuesday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago, the first Black woman and first openly L.G.B.T.Q. person to lead the city, failed to advance to a...

4. www.nytimes.com › 2023/02/28 › usMayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago Loses Her Bid for Re-election

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   Feb 28, 2023 · CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago lost her bid for a second term on Tuesday, a resounding defeat that reflected widespread dissatisfaction from voters over her handling of crime and...

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     Who Is Lori Lightfoot? She’ll Be Chicago’s First Black Woman Mayor | NYT News

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     'America's worst mayor' Tiffany Henyard furiously vetoes plan to have former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot probe her finances and tells officials behind planned probe 'How dare ...

     Tiffany Henyard, 40, slammed her city colleagues in a scathing response to their move against her, telling them there is a 'right way to do things and this is not that' as she made her veto.

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     Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard vetoes hiring of former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot

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     Attorneys for girl killed during police pursuit argue against Lightfoot's proposed protective order

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     How much time does Chicago City Council spend on honorary resolutions and non-binding matters?

     In the year since the election, current Chicago City Council members have spent 32% of their time in session on honorary resolutions and other non-binding matters. That compares to 36% of total floor time during the Lori Lightfoot administration.

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     Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson: One year in, a failing grade

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7. www.britannica.com › biography › Lori-LightfootLori Lightfoot | Biography, Education, Accomplishments, Partner...

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   May 10, 2024 · Lori Lightfoot (born August 4, 1962, Massillon, Ohio, U.S.) is an American Democratic politician and attorney who served as mayor of Chicago (2019–23). She was the first African American woman and the first openly gay person to hold that office.

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8. www.nbcnews.com › politics › electionsLori Lightfoot becomes the first Chicago mayor in 40 years to...

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   Mar 1, 2023 · March 1, 2023, 2:50 AM UTC. By Natasha Korecki. CHICAGO — Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot lost her bid for re-election Tuesday, ending her historic run as the city’s first Black woman and first ...

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9. www.nytimes.com › 2023/02/13 › usLori Lightfoot Seeks a Second Term as Chicago Mayor - The New...

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   Feb 13, 2023 · By Julie Bosman. Feb. 13, 2023. CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot met recently with two dozen Chicagoans at a campaign event in a plush apartment building in the city’s affluent Lincoln Park...

10. www.chicagotribune.com › 2023/05/14 › lori-lightfoots-legacy-aLori Lightfoot led Chicago through crises, some her own making

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    May 14, 2023 · Chicago's first Black female and openly gay mayor faced enormous challenges and backlash during her term, from COVID-19 and civil unrest to violence and corruption. She also pursued some equity and reform initiatives, but failed to win reelection in 2023.