A Little Village resident, Bahena has worked in nonprofits advocating for domestic violence survivors and for immigrant rights. She serves as the director of policy and community outreach for the 22nd Ward Public Service Office. Bahena also serves the boards of Mujeres Latinas en Accion, Enlace Chicago, and HACE Chicago. Alderperson Michael Rodriguez (22nd Ward) and the 22nd Ward IPO have endorsed.
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Should the city hire more police officers?
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