In 1980 Ronald Reagan became President. He came into office with promises to restore powers to the states. However Reagan did more evil than good when he cut back on programs for the poor, angering activists black and white alike. At the same time, disappointed black voters of Chicago helped in the election of Chicago’s first female mayor, Jane Byrne. However Byrne was also a disappointment to black voters and the poor. At Cabrini Green 14,000 people lived with poverty, crime, gangs. Byrne moved to the Green as a sign of support. After this she elected three white people into CHA board who manages the green. They showed little concern. The angered black voters organized a voter’s registration drive for unregistered black people. Their efforts were enough to take Byrne out of office and elect a new mayor.
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