Mayor Harold Washington Legacy Committee Highly Offended by Recent Bruce Rauner Commercial

The African American and Progressive Communities consider Mayor Harold Washington’s Legacy to be iconic and not to be cheapened by candidates of either party for political gain. The recent commercial by Bruce Rauner regarding his firing of Pat Quinn does just that. It defies and belittles Mayor Washington’s legacy.

Mayor Harold Washington’s legacy is one of a life of fighting for the rights of the common man and woman. He dedicated his political career to the defense of worker’s rights, equitable tax policies, open government and fairness for everyone.

It is true that Mayor Washington fired Pat Quinn. Many people in this community sympathize and relate to being fired or not hired though qualified. However, we find it disturbing that Bruce Rauner would insult the intelligence of this community by implying that we are more concerned with a firing 25 plus years ago than details of the candidates’ plans for the welfare of the State of Illinois and how each candidate would execute his plan.

The Mayor Harold Washington Legacy Committee is a 501-(C)3 organization and does not endorse political candidates. There are supporters of both candidates within our group; however, we are totally united in our demand that Mayor Washington’s legacy not be tainted. Our mission is to celebrate and preserve Mayor Washington’s legacy through events, such as the 6K walk for voter registration that will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2014.

For more information on the organization and the event, please visit our site at www.mhwlc.com.