Wesam Shahed is a first-generation Palestinian-American born and raised in Chicagoland. He has dedicated his career to fighting for fairness and justice. He began as a Cook County prosecutor, advised State’s Attorney Kim Foxx on criminal justice reform, and now serves as Senior Legislative Counsel to Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul—working every day to ensure government delivers for working families.

Named to the Arab American Foundation’s 30 Under 30 list and a TED speaker on justice and accountability, Wesam is also a grassroots organizer who has mobilized voters across the South Suburbs. He is committed to:

• Fixing our broken property tax system

• Reducing the cost of living

• Building a county that works for all of us—not just the wealthy few

Please join AMVOTE in supporting Wesam Shahed for the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

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