“I plan to be the pioneer now, and for the future.”

“I’m 27-years-old and I’m taking on a 27-year incumbent.”

“The current Congressman has shown that he’s not up to the task. Bobby Rush has missed more votes than any other sitting Congressman. He has skipped 30% of all House votes between 2007-now.”

“As I continued to witness the decline of our communities, I realized I had to take my fight to a higher platform.”

“Whether it’s ensuring that my constituents’ have access to lifesaving drugs, or spearheading workforce programs, I will continue to fight for the people of this district.”

“With climate change, the city of Chicago has been receiving more rainfall, and as a result the MWRD must make it a priority to approve green projects that will lessen the stress placed upon the current archaic gray infrastructure and sewer systems in the city.”

“My vision is for a MWRD board that believes that providing an essential service to communities is more important than patronage for the Democratic Party.”

“I am running for MWRD commissioner because I don’t want another Flint Michigan to happen.”

“I have degrees from UIC in mathematics, philosophy, and operations research. In 2013 I earned my PhD in statistics. For the last 6 years I’ve worked in Chicago’s tech industry as a data scientist and architect. I currently work for IBM. I don’t need this job, but to whom much has been given, much is required.”