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Kelley Quinn named new chief spokesperson for Mayor Emanuel

By GoPride.com News Staff 1-minute read
Mayor Rahm Emanuel in Chicago Pride Parade, 2013
Mayor Rahm Emanuel in Chicago Pride Parade, 2013 ChicagoPride.com
Kelley Quinn, who is openly lesbian and the partner of state Rep. Kelly Cassidy, will take over as a chief spokesperson for Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

According to the Chicago Tribune, Quinn replaces Sarah Hamilton, who is taking some time off to "recharge and travel."

Quinn, a former journalist, has been a longtime spokesperson for many top officials, among them Cook County Clerk David Orr, Govs. Rod Blagojevich and Pat Quinn and Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios.

"I'm very excited, it's a big challenge," said Quinn, who will take over the top communications job for Emanuel next month. 

Quinn and Cassidy live in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood with their family.
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