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Well, there you have it. On the same day Mayor Johnson agrees not to veto a budget that secures a CTU contract bailout, he returns to signing off on meaningless executive orders in a flimsy attempt to reassert himself as politically relevant. Johnson’s latest gambit limits CPD “Overtime Spending”. More theatrics, the Mayor’s Office already exercises complete control over CPD Overtime Spending. Johnson obviously took the step not only create the impression he is taking action to control spending, but also for the purpose of appeasing his core supporters, the defund-the-police bloc. Remember, CPD Overtime Spending is $150 -200 million higher annually than in 2019 because Chicago has over 1,700 fewer cops. Johnson himself eliminated 833 CPD officer positions. The consequences of CPD shortages are significant: Even with higher Overtime Spending, police officer shortages have led to half of high-priority 911 calls with no police car available to respond and record low arrest rates. Yet, Johnson continues to insist public safety is his “number on priority.”

Well, there you have it. On the same day Mayor Johnson agrees not to veto a budget that secures a CTU contract bailout, he returns to signing off on meaningless executive orders in a flimsy attempt to reassert himself as politically relevant. Johnson’s latest gambit limits CPD “Overtime Spending”. More theatrics, the Mayor’s Office already exercises complete control over CPD Overtime Spending. Johnson obviously took the step not only create the impression he is taking action to control spending, but also for the purpose of appeasing his core supporters, the defund-the-police bloc. Remember, CPD Overtime Spending is $150 -200 million higher annually than in 2019 because Chicago has over 1,700 fewer cops. Johnson himself eliminated 833 CPD officer positions. The consequences of CPD shortages are significant: Even with higher Overtime Spending, police officer shortages have led to half of high-priority 911 calls with no police car available to respond and record low arrest rates. Yet, Johnson continues to insist public safety is his “number on priority.”

287,990 views • 8 months ago

Eileen O'Neill Burke today after a Chicago cop was killed by a man on EM with four pending violent felonies: "Electronic Monitoring system is broken. It does not work. It does not keep people safe." SA O'Neill Burke gets it. This is why crime has dropped 22 percent in Chicago. Until the EM program is dismantled and progressives are removed from the bench, residents of Chicago will continue to be at the mercy of violent criminals.

Eileen O'Neill Burke today after a Chicago cop was killed by a man on EM with four pending violent felonies: "Electronic Monitoring system is broken. It does not work. It does not keep people safe." SA O'Neill Burke gets it. This is why crime has dropped 22 percent in Chicago. Until the EM program is dismantled and progressives are removed from the bench, residents of Chicago will continue to be at the mercy of violent criminals.

74,620 views • 4 months ago

It’s now open season on Chicago Police. A driver ramming into 5 police officers is a direct result of a decade long, scorched-earth, no-holds-barred war of resistance against CPD. This war against police — the purpose of which is to undermine police authority and the rule of law — has been waged by progressive lawmakers, community groups, and the CTU. A campaign of hate against CPD, the result is police have now been backed into a corner by this backlash, and officers have been subject to a dramatic increase in attacks. By stoking baseless and ridiculous fears of police with incendiary comments, the CTU, progressive aldermen, and community groups have created an atmosphere in which people believe it is possible to attack CPD with impunity. It is time for the race hucksters and their political enablers such as Mayor Johnson, Stacy Davis Gates, progressive lawmakers and community groups to stop the campaign of incitement against the police.

It’s now open season on Chicago Police. A driver ramming into 5 police officers is a direct result of a decade long, scorched-earth, no-holds-barred war of resistance against CPD. This war against police — the purpose of which is to undermine police authority and the rule of law — has been waged by progressive lawmakers, community groups, and the CTU. A campaign of hate against CPD, the result is police have now been backed into a corner by this backlash, and officers have been subject to a dramatic increase in attacks. By stoking baseless and ridiculous fears of police with incendiary comments, the CTU, progressive aldermen, and community groups have created an atmosphere in which people believe it is possible to attack CPD with impunity. It is time for the race hucksters and their political enablers such as Mayor Johnson, Stacy Davis Gates, progressive lawmakers and community groups to stop the campaign of incitement against the police.

48,056 views • 3 months ago

Pure political theater from Mayor Johnson today. In what was obviously a prearranged question, when the mayor was asked about the OIG report on illegal migrants, the question focused more on whether procurement and payment rules were followed rather than the nearly $700 million spent to accommodate illegal migrants. In his answer, Johnson engaged in some dramatics in his attempt to divert attention from his prioritizing of illegal migrants over city residents, especially Black residents. Chicago spent $639.6 million alone to house 46,282 people during the migrant crisis. Contrast that with the fact that the current administration has only, to date, created fewer than 600 affordable housing units of their promised 10K. Meanwhile, both Johnson and Gov. Pritzker Johnson-Pritzker continue to push the narrative that the migrant crisis was all manufactured by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, and not a consequence of Sanctuary City policies. Illinois and Chicago could have halted or slowed the influx of migrants by simply imposing fines on bus companies or even seizing buses that transported migrants across state lines without expressed permission. That neither Pritzker nor Johnson elected to do so demonstrates the governor and mayor caved to their progressive base at the expense of Chicago residents.

Pure political theater from Mayor Johnson today. In what was obviously a prearranged question, when the mayor was asked about the OIG report on illegal migrants, the question focused more on whether procurement and payment rules were followed rather than the nearly $700 million spent to accommodate illegal migrants. In his answer, Johnson engaged in some dramatics in his attempt to divert attention from his prioritizing of illegal migrants over city residents, especially Black residents. Chicago spent $639.6 million alone to house 46,282 people during the migrant crisis. Contrast that with the fact that the current administration has only, to date, created fewer than 600 affordable housing units of their promised 10K. Meanwhile, both Johnson and Gov. Pritzker Johnson-Pritzker continue to push the narrative that the migrant crisis was all manufactured by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, and not a consequence of Sanctuary City policies. Illinois and Chicago could have halted or slowed the influx of migrants by simply imposing fines on bus companies or even seizing buses that transported migrants across state lines without expressed permission. That neither Pritzker nor Johnson elected to do so demonstrates the governor and mayor caved to their progressive base at the expense of Chicago residents.

17,432 views • 1 month ago

You don’t have to support the White House’s policies to recognize Mayor Johnson and Stacy Davis Gates are desperate to create fear and panic among school children and their families with tall tales of imminent ICE raids. Their latest effort was a press conference claiming ICE used tear gas “near a school.” Neither seems alarmed that WGN reported Chicago leads the nation with 3,000 shot “near schools” last year. Chicago leads nation with 182 school age students 17 years and younger murdered or wounded this year. No mention of this grisly statistic by the mayor or Davis Gates, let alone a press conference. Student safety has never been a priority of either Johnson or CTU leaders. Recall both used COVID as an excuse to shutter schools for 78 weeks in defiance of the science. The last year before schools reopened, 447 children were murdered or wounded. Not a peep about that.

You don’t have to support the White House’s policies to recognize Mayor Johnson and Stacy Davis Gates are desperate to create fear and panic among school children and their families with tall tales of imminent ICE raids. Their latest effort was a press conference claiming ICE used tear gas “near a school.” Neither seems alarmed that WGN reported Chicago leads the nation with 3,000 shot “near schools” last year. Chicago leads nation with 182 school age students 17 years and younger murdered or wounded this year. No mention of this grisly statistic by the mayor or Davis Gates, let alone a press conference. Student safety has never been a priority of either Johnson or CTU leaders. Recall both used COVID as an excuse to shutter schools for 78 weeks in defiance of the science. The last year before schools reopened, 447 children were murdered or wounded. Not a peep about that.

59,853 views • 11 months ago

During press availability, Mayor Johnson took the opportunity to bash critics of his “Head Tax.” When explaining critics messaging on his “Head Tax,” the mayor repeatedly claimed it was misleading and graded it a “F minus.” Let’s be clear. The Mayor is lying. The Head Tax, the 14% tax on commuter usage and the 20 other tax and fee increases are NOT tied to income or wealth. The guy who bragged about refusing to assign grades to students as a CPS teacher is now giving failing grades to his opponents for telling the truth. Mayor Johnson has earned his “F minus” for lying.

During press availability, Mayor Johnson took the opportunity to bash critics of his “Head Tax.” When explaining critics messaging on his “Head Tax,” the mayor repeatedly claimed it was misleading and graded it a “F minus.” Let’s be clear. The Mayor is lying. The Head Tax, the 14% tax on commuter usage and the 20 other tax and fee increases are NOT tied to income or wealth. The guy who bragged about refusing to assign grades to students as a CPS teacher is now giving failing grades to his opponents for telling the truth. Mayor Johnson has earned his “F minus” for lying.

51,398 views • 9 months ago

Taking down ShotSpotter has cost lives. Since ShotSpotter’s contract expired, CWB Chicago has identified 80 shooting victims who received delayed emergency responses because no one reported the gunfire or the location was unclear. Johnson falsely claimed ShotSpotter was costly and didn’t save lives. While 25% of gunshot victims die citywide, 58% of those who received delayed assistance die. Meanwhile, the city spends three times the amount of money annually on the mayor’s 150-officer security detail as it spent on ShotSpotter. As he congratulates himself on lower crime rates, Johnson gives virtually no credit to CPD or Supt. Snelling. He also never mentions State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke, who is most responsible for the 22% drop in violent crime by reversing Kim Foxx’s “catch and release” policies.

Taking down ShotSpotter has cost lives. Since ShotSpotter’s contract expired, CWB Chicago has identified 80 shooting victims who received delayed emergency responses because no one reported the gunfire or the location was unclear. Johnson falsely claimed ShotSpotter was costly and didn’t save lives. While 25% of gunshot victims die citywide, 58% of those who received delayed assistance die. Meanwhile, the city spends three times the amount of money annually on the mayor’s 150-officer security detail as it spent on ShotSpotter. As he congratulates himself on lower crime rates, Johnson gives virtually no credit to CPD or Supt. Snelling. He also never mentions State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke, who is most responsible for the 22% drop in violent crime by reversing Kim Foxx’s “catch and release” policies.

19,627 views • 4 months ago

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