ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Eugene T. Sawyer

Eugene T. Sawyer was a very important person in Chicago a long time ago. He was like the boss of the city because he was the mayor for a little while.

Being a mayor means that you are in charge of the city and you make sure that everything is running smoothly. Eugene T. Sawyer was the mayor for about 18 months in the late 80s and early 90s.

Before becoming a mayor, Eugene T. Sawyer was a very smart man who studied a lot and got a degree in law. This meant that he knew a lot about laws and rules and how to make sure that people follow them.

Even though he was only mayor for a short period of time, Eugene T. Sawyer did some important things for the city. He helped make sure that people were treated fairly and that there was good education for everyone.

Many people in the city remember Eugene T. Sawyer as someone who cared about the people and tried his best to make the city a better place to live.