Campaign Site: https://www.ruthcruzfor30.com/

Bio: Ruth Cruz’s background in public service comes through the lens of education, as Cruz has spent the past 16 years of her career working in higher education. She currently works as the assistant director of admissions at Roosevelt University. A graduate of the Chicago Public Schools system, Cruz moved to the United States from Mexico at the young age of 7. After graduating high school, Cruz went on to get her bachelor’s degree in business administration and her master’s degree in management, both from the Robert Morris University. Aside from her career, Cruz has worked in public service through her volunteer efforts, both for the 30^th Ward office under former Ald. Ariel Reboyras and in the Avondale Restorative Justice Community Court. Her campaign platform highlights “making sure working families can afford to live in our city, creating inclusive youth programs, bringing more quality jobs to the community, as well as more small business grants and relief program,” according to her campaign website.

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