Responding to attacks from several rivals, Paul Vallas told female supporters Tuesday he'd worked to protect access to abortion if elected mayor of Chicago.
"As long as I am mayor, this city will be a safe haven for women to exercise those rights whether they live in Chicago or they come from somewhere else," Vallas said.
Abortion providers in Chicago report an increase in women from other states seeking abortions, since last summer's Supreme Court Dobbs decision cleared the way for some state governments to prohibit the procedure. Vallas told Tuesday's lunchtime gathering at Gibson's Italia that he would appoint a deputy mayor for women's issues and create a new position near the top of the Chicago Police Department."I am going to appoint a deputy superintendent in the police department to focus on the protection of women and children.
Candidate for mayor Jesus "Chuy" Garcia has also proposed creating a deputy mayor for women's issues.that I have read and agree
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