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The House Is On Fire: Melissa Conyears Ervin | Behind the Cover: Road to Congress

The House Is On Fire: Melissa Conyears Ervin | Behind the Cover: Road to Congress

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 In this episode of BNW's Behind the Cover, host Laura Miller sits down with Melissa Conyears Ervin—Chicago City Treasurer and candidate for Illinois' 7th Congressional District—for a candid conversation about her journey from Englewood and the West Side to managing $10 billion in city funds. Melissa opens up about growing up with a single mother, being the first in her family to attend college, and what drives her fierce advocacy for working families, the disabled, and those relying on federal assistance programs like SNAP and Medicaid. She also makes headlines with her bold decision to pull city investments from U.S. treasuries under the current administration—and explains exactly why. With the March 17th primary on the horizon, Melissa makes her case for why the 7th District is ready for a congressperson who truly lives the experiences of the people she serves.
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