One Goal. One Vision. One City.

As a life long Chicagoan, Jabari was born and raised on the south side of Chicago. Much of his earlier life was spent in the Englewood neighborhood, and later in the Bronzeville. As someone who has seen many neighborhoods change, and resources leave communities across the South and West sides of Chicago, Jabari made a commitment to reverse how we invest in our city, and make sure that everyone has the resources and support they need to enjoy our city.

A public health researcher, food and mental health policy advocate, community organizer, and friend, Jabari has had the opportunity to work in different fields, and learn many different things. His time with the UIC College of Medicine and CDPH vaccinating those across the city in areas with limited access to health and mistrust of treatment taught him the importance of representation, care, and bringing different perspectives to complex situations. His time working as a researcher and managing the Resources and Programs for Increasing Diversity in Health Professions in Illinois Project (RAPID-IL) allowed him to develop the skills and experience necessary to build pathway pipeline programs in STEM and Health Profession in Chicago and Illinois. Through this work, he brought hundreds together to build partnerships and ecosystems among students, educators, universities, business leaders, non-profit organizations and philanthropic leaders to transform education and the workforce in the city.

Jabari is running for Mayor because of both the success and challenges our city faces with education, healthcare, public health, housing and economic mobility. There is an uneven investment across our city, and it continues to hurt us all. Decades of kicking the can down the road, closing schools, fiscal mismanagement of our city budget has led to the issues we face today. Those decisions were made because of short-term thinking and a lack of consideration for generations that follow.  Past city leadership has continue to take the same approach of building our city. Focusing on growth in certain areas, while neglecting others. I will take a different, more bold, ambitious, inclusive and creative approach to growth and problem solving. One that brings everyone to the table, and builds everyone up.

My vision for our city is straightforward. One that is measured in responsible and data-driven decision making. A vision that is achievable with the resources we have today, that don’t increase taxes or irresponsible borrowing. And finally, a vision that is sustainable and supportive of everyone that calls our city home. 

As Mayor, I have 3 main priorities. First, I would use my proven background and experience to create global city that brings businesses and our government together to grow exponentially. Second, creating a world-class education system by creating a full pathway for students in our schools, public, charter and private, so that our businesses community is second to none. Finally, making sure that our city remains livable, creative, and holds its identity as we continue to grow. 

Chicago needs a change. 

No more backroom deals, and business as usual politics. We all share one goal, one vision, and one city together. As Mayor, I will fight to secure that future for every Chicagoan. Rebuilding the American Dream in Chicago