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Ayana Clark is running for 21st Ward Alderperson. She has worked as a Community Advocate and Executive Assistant for former Congressman Bobby Rush, as well as with the Counting on Chicago Coalition to get people counted during the 2020 Census. PHOTO PROVIDED BY AYANA CLARK.

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21st Ward Candidate envisions a new ward, wants community input

Ayanna Clark always said she would never run for office. But two things happened in 2022 that made her decide to run for the 21st Ward Alderperson. The first thing that led her to run was a series of shootings that took place close to her oldest son’s school.