RAHM EMANUEL

Mayor, City of Chicago, Illinois
@ChicagosMayor

Rahm Emanuel has served as the fifty-fifth mayor of the city of Chicago since 2011. During that time he has made the tough choices necessary to secure Chicago’s future as a global capital. He attracted numerous companies to Chicago and helped to build the next generation of start-ups, while investing in the infrastructure, public transportation, open space and cultural attractions that make Chicago a great place to live, work, and play. He has worked to make the government more effective, deliver better services at a more competitive price, and open government to the public. Prior to becoming mayor, Emanuel served as the White House chief of staff to President Barack Obama and served three terms in the US House of Representatives representing Chicago’s 5th district. He previously served as a key member of the Clinton administration from 1993 to 1998, rising to serve as senior advisor to the president for policy and strategy.