Vowing to fight “machine tactics,” Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez is exploring an independent bid for the 4th Congressional District just two days after U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia left in place a controversial succession plan for his chief of staff.

Sigcho-Lopez (25th) confirmed to the Chicago Sun-Times on Wednesday that he has formed an exploratory committee after being encouraged to run by community members following Garcia’s surprising exit . Garcia’s chief of staff Patty Garcia submitted petitions for the seat just before the filing deadline.

Sigcho-Lopez, known as a progressive firebrand in the City Council, didn’t mince his criticism of the last-minute maneuver.

“It sends a bad message to our community, especially in the middle of this horrific and atrocious attack by the Trump regime

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