Chicago City Council Ratchets Up Pressure on Johnson Over Transit Issues – WTTW (Chicago)

Rev. Ira Acree’s nomination and the fight over CTA President Dorval Carter’s future exposed tension between two critical parts of Johnson’s political base: progressive Chicagoans who have championed public transportation as a critical function of city government and Black Chicagoans who wish to see longtime leaders elevated to positions of power.
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Hello, Indiana!
2 years ago

When can people admit that a skin tone doesn’t automatically make one qualified for a job? Enough already.

William Butler Hickok
2 years ago

Poor Dufus Carter the man could screw up a one car funeral. Terms like total incompetence, malfeasance, all around inadequate governance comes to mind.
I think he should be reassigned to assist the
Mayor of Dolton that will work out well.
Brandon, “ feet don’t fail me now”, Johnson
Would approve.

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