Harris gave back $18,000, she says

Ryan family gave to her campaign amid field rebuild

By WILLIAM TONG daily senior staffer @william2tong

Following Northwesternaffiliated campaign donations to 2nd and 9th Ward City Council incumbents, all candidates say they would prioritize resident feedback when considering NU’s Rebuild Ryan Field project.

The University announced plans to rebuild the stadium in September following a $480 million donation from the Patrick and Shirley Ryan Family. To proceed, the University needs a special use permit for the stadium’s construction, a zoning text amendment to permit fullcapacity concerts and a liquor license from the city.

Ald. Krissie Harris (2nd) received $12,000 in campaign donations on March 12 and 13 from a member of the Ryan family and a former employee of Ryan Specialty Group — an insurance firm owned by the Ryans — according to Illinois State Board of Elections data.

Harris said she’s returned this

» See CAMPAIGN MONEY, page 10 demonstration organizer Anya Tanyavutti said. “(People involved with FAIR) say the board will be improved by adding a little rightwing dehumanization, racism, transphobia (and) ableism.”

Tanyavutti encouraged attendees to support incumbents Mya Wilkins and Sergio Hernandez at the polls, claiming some of their challengers have ties to FAIR.

Challenger Ndona Muboyayi volunteered for FAIR in the past but told The Daily she no longer works with the organization.

Candidate John Martin, who has also been accused of involvement with FAIR, has said he wasn’t involved.

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