Matt Brewer, former chair of Chicago Housing Authority, running for Chicago mayor

Matt Brewer, with the Chicago Housing Authority, announced he is joining the Chicago mayoral race. 

Brewer is the former CEO and board chair of the Chicago Housing Authority. He has helped lead the CHA amid a months-long dispute with Mayor Brandon Johnson over the authority's next CEO.

Brewer grew up on Chicago's South Side and says his experience as a small business owner, nonprofit founder, and attorney will bring a unique perspective to the mayor's office.

"I've worn lots of different hats, but all of those experiences prepare me for the task at hand right now," Brewer said. "The city is at a turning point; the decisions we make in the next four years will impact our next 40 years." 

Bewer acknowledged that while he entered the race late, he embraces being the "underdog."