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• Richard M. Daley is the current Democratic mayor for the city of Chicago. He has held that post since 1989, and has been reelected five times, a state record for longest term as mayor.City of Chicago: Mayor's Office: Ricard M. Daley On August 26, 2008, Daley spoke at the Democratic National Convention, opening the convention's second day.2008 DNC: Schedule

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  1. Born: April 24, 1942, in Chicago, IllinoisCity of Chicago: Mayor Daley Biography
  2. Assumed office: April 24, 1989City of Chicago: Mayor Daley Biography
  3. Party: DemocraticCity of Chicago: Mayor Daley Biography
  4. Spouse: Maggie DaleyCity of Chicago: Mayor Daley Biography
  5. Alma Mater: DePaul University
  6. Previous Occupation/Position Held: Cook County State's Attorney
  7. Father Richard J. Daley was mayor of Chicago from 1955-1976
  8. Named "Politician of the Year" by Library Journal in 1997

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  In 1995, Daley assumed control of the school system in the city. Making sweeping reforms that included increases in education funding, standards have, reportedly, risen. However, since his acclaim in the mid-1990s, Daley has felt some heat for his alleged involvement in the "Hired Trucking Scandal," a false billing scheme.Chicago Sun-Times: Hired Trucking Scandal He also made the controversial decision to demolish Meigs Field airport, which was done at night and without the knowledge of the Federal Aviation Administration.AOPA Online: Mayor Daley bulldozes Chicago's Meigs Field (March 31, 2003)

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