CHICAGO (WLS) — Christian Mitchell, chosen by Governor JB Pritzker to be the next lieutenant governor of the state, is set to join the governor on the campaign trail starting Wednesday morning.
The two will be stopping by a South Side staple, Peach’s Restaurant in Bronzeville Wednesday morning.
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Mitchell is stepping down from his role as vice president for civic engagement at the University of Chicago to accept the governor’s nomination for lieutenant governor.
Mitchell previously served as deputy governor under Pritzker and as a three term state rep for the South Side.
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In an exclusive interview with ABC7 Political Reporter Craig Wall, Mitchell discussed his leadership approach and his aspirations for steering the state towards a promising future.
“First of all, I care deeply about the people of Illinois,” Mitchell said. “I am a fierce advocate for them and I want to make sure we always get the best value for taxpayers and that we are making Illinois the most affordable place to live. I try to be a collaborative leader who listens to all sides and then tries to bring people together and make a decision and ultimately someone who leads with his values, leads with his heart.”
Mitchell also says he spoke with current lieutenant governor Julianna Stratton. She’s now running for U.S. Senate and Mitchell said she’s set an incredibly high bar for the post.
Mitchell steered away from questions on a possible Pritzker presidential run and being prepared to serve as governor if that were to happen in the future.
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