Ending weeks of speculation, Quinn announced on Friday that he will not enter the already-crowded race for mayor of Chicago. The former Democrat governor of Illinois says he will instead focus on community organizing efforts such as property tax relief.
“But I’m also understanding that you can’t organize those kind of causes if you’re also running for a public office,” Quinn told reporters in reference to statewide and city referendums he seeks to organize.
Beginning his career as a consumer advocate, Quinn served as governor of Illinois from 2009 to 2015, following the impeachment of Gov. Rod Blagojevich following corruption charges. Prior to assuming office, Quinn was also the Lt. governor (2003-2009), state treasurer (1991-1995), and commissioner of the Cook County Board of Appeals (1982-1986)….