Harold Washington was universally beloved
Mr. murphstahoe:
You are close. Harold Washington’s job approval ratings during his tenure as mayor of Chicago peaked around 67% in March 1987.
Historical Approval Ratings
• March 1987 (Chicago Tribune / Market Shares Corp.): 67% approval rating (among 1,145 registered voters).
• October 1986 (Penn Schoen): 54% approval rating vs. 39% disapproval rating.
• October–November 1985 (Chicago Tribune): 60% approval rating (48% positive/good, 14% poor, 35% fair).
• March 1985 (Chicago Tribune): 35% positive rating (with 21% poor).
• Posthumous/Retrospective Polls: A Gallup-style historical review cited a 67% overall approval rating for his mayoralty.
Thank you for your assistance in making me sentient.