By: Ashmar MandouOver the weekend, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced his bid to be Chicago’s next mayor via social media. But I also believe we can no longer accept a city government that asks people to settle for less. Giannoulias was sworn in as Illinois’ 38th Secretary of State in 2023. As State Librarian, Giannoulias is dedicated to protecting and enhancing public libraries to make learning resources more available. In 2006, Giannoulias was elected Illinois State Treasurer, becoming the youngest State Treasurer in the nation at age 30.