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Author Archives: RICHARD BOYKIN

Posted inNews

Farewell

by RICHARD BOYKIN November 27, 2018February 10, 2021

It has been the great honor of my life to represent you as your Commissioner on the Cook County Board.

Posted inNews

What the pop-tax fracas taught us about county government

by RICHARD BOYKIN November 28, 2017February 10, 2021
Posted inOpinion

A state of emergency should be declared

by RICHARD BOYKIN September 9, 2016February 10, 2021
Posted inOpinion

The high-tech lynching of Laquan McDonald

by RICHARD BOYKIN November 30, 2015February 10, 2021
Posted inOpinion

Seven point plan will decrease shootings and save lives

by RICHARD BOYKIN June 11, 2015February 10, 2021
Posted inOpinion

As violence escalates, where is Mayor Emanuel?

by RICHARD BOYKIN April 23, 2015February 10, 2021
Posted inOpinion

Governor’s budget is wrong for county and local government

by RICHARD BOYKIN and Don Harmon February 24, 2015February 10, 2021
Posted inOpinion

Candidate rebuttal: Together, we can create a great future

by RICHARD BOYKIN March 11, 2014February 10, 2021

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