Paul Vallas: From being bullied for a childhood stutter to running for mayor

A shy boy with a severe stutter in the Roseland neighborhood, Paul Vallas grew up to lead school districts in Chicago, Philadelphia, Louisiana, Haiti and Chile. He also ran a string of failed bids for elected office. “Paul gravitates towards big challenges,” said Ald. Brendan Reilly.

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