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Susana Mendoza: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview

Susana Mendoza: WCPT 820 Candidate Interview4 Oct14 min

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Scott Duff and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal are joined by Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, 2027 candidate for Chicago mayor.

Mendoza's campaign is centered on affordability, public safety, and restoring confidence in the city’s finances.

Core Priorities

- Address the financial crisis so residents can afford to remain in Chicago.

- Improve public safety and make Chicago a safe, world-class city.

- Restore confidence to attract residents, businesses, investment, and families.

Financial Approach

- Mendoza cited her record as Illinois comptroller: 12 credit upgrades, a rainy-day fund increased from $48,000 to $2.5 billion, and vendor payments reduced from 210 days to 13 days.

- She proposed stabilizing city finances by cutting where possible, doing more with less, and hiring department heads who share that approach.

- She argued that financial stability is necessary to fund priorities such as homelessness services and LGBTQ+ rights.

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