Sophia King
US politician
Sophia D. King (born February 14, 1966)[1] is an American politician. In 2016, she became a member of Chicago City Council. She is a member and chair of the City Council's Progressive Reform Caucus.[2] In August 2022, King announced she would be running for Mayor of Chicago in the 2023 election.[3]
Sophia King | |
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Member of the Chicago City Council from the 4th ward | |
Assumed office April 13, 2016 | |
Preceded by | William D. Burns |
Personal details | |
Born | Colorado, U.S. | November 8, 1965
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Alan King |
Education | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (BA) Northwestern University (MEd) |
References
change- ↑ Dardick, Hal (2015-04-08). "Emanuel's 4th Ward alderman pick is friends with Obamas". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2016-03-20.
- ↑ Kapos, Shia; Carrasco, Maria (2020-06-12). "PASS THE POPCORN! — PROGRESSIVES PICK ALD. KING — ANALYZING PRITZKER'S HIRES". POLITICO. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
- ↑ "Alderman Sophia King announces run for Chicago mayor". ABC 7. 2022-08-10. Retrieved 2022-08-10.