Guide Note
Richard M. Daley is the current Democratic mayor for the city of Chicago. He has held that post since 1989, and has been reelected five times, a state record for longest term as mayor.1 On August 26, 2008, Daley spoke at the Democratic National Convention, opening the convention's second day.2
Fast Facts
- Born: April 24 1942, in Chicago, Illinois3
- Assumed office: April 24, 19893
- Party: Democratic3
- Spouse: Maggie Daley3
- Alma Mater: DePaul University
- Previous Occupation/Position Held: Cook County State's Attorney
- Father Richard J. Daley was mayor of Chicago from 1955-1976
- Named "Politician of the Year" by Library Journal in 1997
Positions
In 1995, Daley assumed control of the school system in the city. Making sweeping reforms that included increases in education funding, standards have, reportedly, risen. However, since his acclaim in the mid-1990s, Daley has felt some heat for his alleged involvement in the "Hired Trucking Scandal," a false billing scheme.4 He also made the controversial decision to demolish Meigs Field airport, which was done at night and without the knowledge of the Federal Aviation Administration.5
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