City Council votes to keep ShotSpotter, but Mayor Brandon Johnson insists it will still go away – CBS2 (Chicago)

"This particular measure that was voted on today did nothing. This City Council, the legislative body, does not have executive authority," Johnson said after Wednesday's vote. "My position is actually quite clear. My authority is quite clear that this passage of whatever it was has no bearing on my executive authority."
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Hello, Indiana!
1 year ago

Another reminder from Johnson that the CTU is still firmly in charge of Chicago.

William Butler Hickok
1 year ago

Zippy doesn’t want shot spotter then Zippy
Don’t get shot spotter. It’s much cheaper to
Just tell people who get shot to yell as loudly as possible, “ I have been shot, send help!”

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LMAO
1 year ago

This guy brings new meaning to the words imbecile and idiot. All people want is safety and he wants to take that away…….shameful

Last edited 1 year ago by LMAO

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