Willie Wilson confirms he’s running for Chicago mayor: ‘The city’s in horrible condition’
CHICAGO — Businessman Willie Wilson will run for Chicago mayor in the 2023 election, adding a second declared candidate to a growing field of potential challengers to Mayor Lori Lightfoot, he said Monday.
“The city’s in horrible condition. So we got to change,” Wilson told the Tribune, vowing to “spend whatever it takes” to get elected.
Announcing his candidacy at a news conference in the ritzy downtown high rise where he lives, Wilson promised to focus on crime and education.
“I don’t need to run for mayor to get a paycheck. My wanting to do this is to serve communities,” Wilson said. “We want to bring all races, creeds and colors together.”
Wilson, who is wealthy, said he isn’t beholden to campaign contributors — and announced that he will donate $5 million to his campaign fund.
He will accept small campaign contributions but doesn’t want
