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  1 0 Definitely. We have such great assets in our community together we can make this a wonderful Ward. Anne Marie Miles - 5th Ward answered in Questions for Candidates about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Freddrenna Lyle - 6th Ward answered in Questions for Candidates about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Definitely Debra Silverstein - 50th Ward answered in Questions for Candidates about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Definitely David Moore - 17th Ward answered in Questions for Candidates about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Definitely Gery Chico - Mayor answered in Questions for Candidates about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Definitely George Rumsey - 4th Ward answered in Questions for Candidates about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Definitely Gregory Mitchell - 7th Ward answered in Questions for Candidates about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Definitely Lionel Martin - 7th Ward answered in Questions for Candidates about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Probably Bita Buenrostro - 43rd Ward answered in Questions for Candidates about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Definitely Brian Sleet - 6th Ward answered in Questions for Candidates about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Definitely Syron Smith - 15th Ward answered in Questions for Candidates about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Definitely As a former staff member at the Barreto Boys and Girls Club and the former executive director of the Association House social service agency, I am thoroughly convinced of the value of programs for youth—whether they revolve around sports, arts, tutoring, job development, etc. I have seen such programs help youth to find their passions and get prepared for further schooling and work. My vision and passion also includes ensuring that all children receive arts education as a regular part of their school curriculum. This would provide for a more well-rounded education for youth, help them experience greater success in school and/or identify healthy extra-curricular activities to keep them positively engaged, and open up pathways for arts-related career opportunities. My 25-year old son, of whom I am very proud, is an artist. He has a Master of Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design. His artistic pursuits are multi-faceted, including video, music, sketching, and oil painting. He also participates in poetry slams. My son was first exposed to the arts through arts and crafts activities like the ones we provided to neighborhood youth at Association House and at the Barreto Boys and Girls Club where I once worked. My son has won awards, and he recently exhibited at Art Chicago at the Merchandise Mart. His journeys in the arts have taken him all over the world, including places I’ve never seen. In addition to arts education initiatives in schools, I believe that the city should invest in the arts in a balanced way that showcases fresh, energizing creativity; draws people to both downtown and neighborhood areas; and promotes access to the arts for Chicagoans of all income levels. The city should take a very active role in promoting the availability of free arts education and activities in community centers and parks by encouraging corporate and philanthropic investments in the sector. The arts help youth build self-esteem. I have watched youth who had been set aside flourish because of their participation in mural activities and other cultural programming. My own early fond memories are connected to my 5th grade participation in the musical “Oklahoma,” during which my teacher treated me as if I were an essential part of the production. Greater youth participation in the arts enhances our pipeline of local residents who grow up to participate in and enrich Chicago’s arts and culture community, as has happened with my son. Miguel Del Valle - Mayor answered in Questions for Candidates about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Definitely Faheem Shabazz - 8th Ward answered in Questions for Candidates about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Definitely Bill 'Doc' Walls - Mayor answered in Questions for Candidates about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Definitely Federico Sciammarella - 2nd Ward answered in Questions for Candidates about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Definitely Patricia Van Pelt Watkins - Mayor answered in Questions for Candidates about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Definitely Adam Miguest - 4th Ward answered in Questions for Candidates about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Definitely Deborah Lopez - 1st Ward answered in Questions for Candidates about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Definitely Richard Wooten - 6th Ward answered in Questions for Candidates about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Definitely Joe Moreno - 1st Ward answered in Questions for Candidates about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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