Roderick Sawyer

Roderick Terrance Sawyer (born April 12, 1963) is an American politician. In 2011, he became a member of the Chicago City Council. He is the son for former Mayor Eugene Sawyer.

Roderick Sawyer
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Member of the Chicago City Council
from the 6th ward
Assumed office
May 16, 2011
Preceded byFreddrenna Lyle
Personal details
Born
Roderick Terrance Sawyer

(1963-04-12) April 12, 1963 (age 60)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Cheryll Aikens (m. 1993)
Children2
EducationDePaul University (BS)
Illinois Institute of Technology (JD)

In June 2022, Sawyer announced his candidacy for mayor in the 2023 election, challenging incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot.[1]

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