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But, we’ve also said not only do we have to make sure that we’re not cutting into our workforce and that we have to take care of our workers, making sure they have retirement, [but] we have to invest in our children, you all.”', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1tf9a8o000i357moqhyii2g@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'He said he will do whatever is necessary to preserve the system’s programs and personnel. Does he want an eventual elected school board more aligned with him?', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm1tf9aby000j357mp10gyh3z@published'}, {'data': {'text': '“The alignment with me is the alignment with the people of Chicago,” Johnson insisted. “The people of Chicago voted for a public school teacher. They voted for a parent. They have one of their own in office. 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