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      Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas speaks during a meeting with supporters

      Ahead of Chicago Runoff, New Ad Spotlights 'Trail of Destruction' Left by Paul Vallas

      "We've literally seen this man destroy public education, sadly for Black and Brown children," said one parent.

      Jake Johnson
      Apr 02, 2023

      With Chicago's closely watched mayoral runoff just two days away, the campaign of progressive Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson debuted an ad on Sunday featuring expert and parent testimony on conservative candidate Paul Vallas' education record, including his stints managing school districts in Chicago, Philadelphia, and New Orleans.

      The picture they painted was not flattering. One New Orleans parent, identified as Kevin G., said that "Paul Vallas has left a trail of destruction, everywhere he goes."

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