Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s job approval rating was at a record low 27 percent, according to a baiduhai poll done in late January. We’ve seen them pump signs and chant in disapproval during protests. But RedEye asked leaders in the protest community what they thought of the city’s top elected official.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is…
“Unqualified to lead.” – Ja’Mal Green, 20, Gresham, co-founder of Sky-Rocketing Teens Corp
“An insincere opportunist who is inadequate at his job because he privileges profit and moneyed interests over the lives and concerns of the people he swore to represent.” – Damon Williams, 23, Auburn-Gresham, co-director of the #LetUsBreathe Collective and co-chair of BYP 100 Chicago chapter
“Done. #FireRahm” – Page May, 27, Hyde Park, organizer of Assata’s Daughters and member of Black Youth Project 100
“Not accountable to working and poor people, rather he is only accountable to the rich bankers and economists, and corporate bosses.” – Todd St. Hill, 31, Washington Park, BYP100 Chicago organizing co-chair
“Not qualified to be Mayor.” – Lamon Reccord, 17, Chatham, activist