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DeKalb 2025 Election Mayor Forum (John Sahly)

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DeKALB – Candidates for DeKalb mayor, including incumbent Cohen Barnes, educator Linh Nguyen and Northern Illinois University IT support staffer Kouame Sanan, spoke with the Daily Chronicle for an hour on Wednesday, March 5, to discuss their top priorities for the city ahead of the April 1 election.

DeKalb 7th Ward Alderman John Walker, also running for mayor, was unable to attend due to a family emergency. Walker later spoke to Daily Chronicle news staff in a separate virtual Q&A on March 13.

DeKalb 2025 Mayor Candidates' Forum Cohen Barnes, Linh Nguyen and Kouame Sanan discuss the issues in the 2025 DeKalb Mayor's race. Candidate John Walker was unable to attend. (, )