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José Torres, Chicago’s new interim schools chief, is the second Latino to lead the district since the CEO position was created 26 years ago the other also serving a short stint in an interim role.
And if it was up to the City Council Latino Caucus, that rare Latino representation in the CEO’s office would continue when a permanent hire is made later this summer.
“The appointment of Mr. José Torres is a step in the right direction for appropriate Latino diversity and parity to reflect a city where nearly a third are Latino residents,” the caucus wrote in a letter to Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday.
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