For those in Chicago, you might recognize the name Kam Buckner, as he is one of the candidates running for Mayor of Chicago on February 28th. Kam grew up on Chicago’s South Side, got his Bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and his law degree from DePaul University. His previous experiences include working as an aid for Senator Dick Durbin and working for Chicago Cubs, focusing on neighborhood relations. Currently, he serves as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 26th district. 

Kam defines himself as a self-styled progressive Democrat. In this interview, I talk to Kam about his plan to combat the rising crime in the city, CPS and education, mental health, and his plan to keep big businesses in Chicago. As a candidate, he has been steadily rolling out policy proposals, including improving CTA service and safety, boosting the city’s environmental commitments, and filling vacancies at the Chicago Police Department. 

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