Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot may be out of a job after her campaign got busted emailing Chicago Public Schools teachers to try to recruit student volunteers for her reelection campaign.
For Chicago residents, who will vote on Lightfoot’s fate in a few weeks, this may be the straw that broke the camel’s back. The email, sent Tuesday morning from Megan Crane, Lightfoot’s deputy campaign manager, said:
“My name is Megan Crane and I work on Mayor Lightfoot’s re-election campaign. As the race heats up, we’re looking to enrich our office through what we call our externship program. Could you please share this opportunity with your students? I’ve included more information below.
“Lightfoot for Chicago is seeking resumes from any volunteer interested in campaign politics and eager to gain experience in the field.
“The ideal volunteer will be efficient, well organized and enthusiastic about joining a dynamic team.