In a surprising announcement, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said he will not seek re-election to a third term, amid mounting criticisms over Emanuel’s failure to curb gun violence in the nation’s third-largest city.
“Today, the time has come to make another tough choice. As much as I love this job and will always love this city and its residents, I have decided not to seek re-election,” Emanuel told reporters on Sept. 4 at City Hall, with first lady Amy Rule by his side. Rule was visibly emotional, with tears in her eyes, during the announcement.
