Mendoza Meets the Bus
Mayor Rahm Emanuel insisted Friday that he played no role in City Clerk Susana Mendoza’s decision to pull a 15-year-old’s city sticker design because of concern it could contain symbols of the Maniac Latin Disciples street gang.
Mendoza has been taking an editorial beating for pulling the plug on Herbie Pulgar’s winning vehicle sticker design — and snatching away the notoriety earned by a troubled 15-year-old who appeared to be using his artistic talent to turn his life around.
But, the clerk will apparently have to take the heat alone.
Asked Friday whether he pressured Mendoza behind the scenes to nix Pulgar’s design, Emanuel replied, “No. No.”
Pressed on whether he agrees with the clerk’s decision to do so, the mayor did the political dance known as the side-step for the second straight day.
Labels: city politics
posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
129 Comments:
Long shaved site hacked. All posting lost
Then why did they set her house afire?
I hate the way Rahm refuses to answer questions. You are the mayor. You're so willing to take the credit, you gotta be able to take the heat too. Pussy-ass little tool.
6:59 PM on February 10, 2012
Bloggers who broke the City Sticker scandal Strike Back at The Suntimes.
http://19thwardpolitics.blogspot.com/
http://shavedlongcock.blogspot.com/2012/02/there-was-time-in-chicago-when.html
Rahm has no po po friends
he has fucked over all of us
Why is it so hard to say, based on the kids affiliation with the mlds, his fb page, his past, and the likeness of the design to gang sign WE ARE NOT SUPPORTING OR USING THE STICKER. That's it, that all it would take, someone with some f'n balls!!! We don't need people dancing and scurrying around the issues. What the hell is everyone afraid of??? Why are they scared of pissing off a 15 year old punk, his trash mother, and his wanted (and missing) dad? WE ARE IN TROUBLE!!!!
rahmbo is quickly learning that anything you say is scrutinized with a fine tooth comb--- poopy pants daley was a master of never taking a stand on anything and making generalized statements without taking sides--- g-mac, buy your one way plane ticket back to jersey now because you will fall on the sword for the g8/nato debacle which will unfold in a few short months--- you were brought in here to be the patsy for the little shylock raccoon eyes....
Can we change the name of this city to lil moscow by the lake?
This lady showed me more backbone over the last three days than most politicians show in a lifetime.
While WE may not feel it necessary to cave in and give the kid the money, it was probably a political necessity if she wants to continue a career in Chicago politics, and it cost the taxpayers ZERO as she's footing the bill.
I think she handled the situation well. The idiot kid won the contest and has the money.....end of one legal argument. The sticker design will not be used.....another good decision.
Rahm hiding while she takes the lead.....maybe the wrong person is Mayor. Susanna Mendoza has more balls than the bully on the 5th floor at City Hall.
I didn't vote for Rahm, but I did vote for Susanna Mendoza.
Some voters do pay attention.
I went to G8 training today. White cop 20 yrs all of it in Englewood. I am sad to say I dont feel good about anything. I havent meant anything. I admire the enthusiasm that the instructors have at the academy. Their intentions are true. They dont have to deal with the public element that is in my face all day. I really admire all of you . Im just on the outside crowd. Leaving in Jan 13, Keeping local home but going to spend lots of time on moms Wisconsin farm.
At least Mendoza showed she has something Emanuel does not have BALLS. Lets have Mendoza lead us through the g8 she has shown she has more courage then that coward Emanuel.
Always vote Republican to preserve whats left of society.
im calling her office in support monday
Go ahead bros, keep voting Democrats into State/Local offices. You have no one to blame when they pander to their built-in constituency. And F' the rest of us...
Im just on the outside crowd. Leaving in Jan 13, Keeping local home but going to spend lots of time on moms Wisconsin farm.
2/11/2012 03:18:00 AM
Enjoy it friend, you deserve it.
20 years in this shithole deserves another 40 in retirement.
some people have integrity and character....Rahm has neither
Racoon Eyes just being the low life weasel he is. He just gives us that arrogant stare and "dismisses" us. Just like we are a bunch of low IQ kids. A lot like Gangsta Herbie I might add. Fuck this midget asshole. His day is coming in May when he helps burn down this city with his G8 fiasco. He wanted this mess so he could be seen with all the world big wigs. But this entire event is going to put him right out of business.
Someone wanted the info gone.
She only exists to shield Emanuel.
That said, she has potential to overcome the corporate $$$ machine that props up the Daley/Emanuel regime. She has handled herself very well in public and may actually care about this city, unlike Rahm.
I could see her potentially cobbling together a white/hispanic coalition to overcome Emanuel's preacher patronage/homosexual voter base.
With cajones like that (Mendoza) I would like to introduce our next mayor! "good on ya"
Mendoza for Mayor
Mendoza got caught in this mess probably not through her own fault. Nice idea to give young kids a chance to win a nice prize and show off their artistic skills. As for giving Herbie his savings bond it probably was the best she could do. If she thought the Racoon would give her some cover she has now found out a lesson that many people have learned associating with him.
She did the right thing and even though I don't agree with her paying out of her own pocket the $1000, that is her personal decision. Politically she will fair just fine. Most people that have commented favourably on this situation live miles from the nearest gangbanger or have never seen one in their entire lives. Our Machiavellian Mayor was schooled by a 15 year old and in those situations its best to keep your mouth shut. On a side note how are you classified as "special needs" because you make poor decisions? Seeing this kids mother and his stellar father its clear he never had a chance but that is far from a truly special needs child. I like what Dennis Leary had to say about dubiuos diagnoses of special needs kids, "yer kid is NOT autistic. He's just stupid. Or lazy. Or both."
went to G8 training today. White cop 20 yrs all of it in Englewood. I am sad to say I dont feel good about anything. I havent meant anything. I admire the enthusiasm that the instructors have at the academy. Their intentions are true. They dont have to deal with the public element that is in my face all day. I really admire all of you . Im just on the outside crowd. Leaving in Jan 13, Keeping local home but going to spend lots of time on moms Wisconsin farm.
GYM STAFF HAS BEEN INSIDE FOR AT LEAST 10YRS and Another PO with 5yrs INSDIE BUT ONLY 7YRS ON THE JOB
the never taught crowd control until now
When this gots bad blame them
Wow, what a fuckin' coward pussy. How about just saying I stand behind her decision.
Hey Scc, just so you know, 021 is done. March 4th. I'm sure you guys know the bids for 021 came out today. Limited choices of 001 and 009 but we'll survive. I'm sure a lot of officers have done their time in 021 and I'm sad to see the doors close. I met a lot of good friends. As far as supervisors/sergeants go, I'll keep my mouth shut as not too many good things to say. We will keep everyone posted on the last hurruh party. R.I.P. 021st Dist
As a supervisor, I'll keep my mouth shut too because there is not a whole lot of good things to say about the 21st District Blue shirts either..
Attention Fran Spielman:
no·to·ri·e·ty [noh-tuh-rahy-i-tee]
1.
the state, quality, or character of being notorious....
Synonyms
1. disrepute, ill-repute, shame, infamy.
I hear he is using the $1000 for some dental work
All the talk about this kid's 15 yo rants and gangbangin on FB and the excellent role model his father and mother plays. Check this article out and then look up on YouTube: Facebook parenting: for the troubled teen. Definitely 360 parenting....
http://www.litefm.com/cc-common/mainheadlines3.html?feed=421220&article=9738000
Herb Dilla won the contest.
Even though his entry had be later disqualified, by decision of the judge, he's entitled to the prize.
So what. As far as Andy Warhol is concerned, Herbie got his 15 minutes of fame, and then some.
Everybody can dispute what art is. We all don't agree that Norman Rockwell or Currier & Ives themes could exist in today's society.
Herb Dilla drew what he knew best,
"garage door" art. And the judges who looked at it were reminded of their own neighborhood alley scenes.
This what makes it all good.
We see all this crap art on viaducts, rail cars and abandoned buildings and apparently it's an accepted form. But not me.
I'm no fan of Salvador Dali's depictions, and those of Herb Dilla.
Neither works should be on a Chicago vehicle sticker.
Next year I'd like to see something in the style of good ol' Norman.
OT, story in the Trib that FOP is suing lawyers and Bella over the Burge legal bills. Tom Needham is defending Bella - I guess that figures since the FOP learned that Needham has eight civil rights cases, and is now SUING FOUR CHICAGO POLICEMEN. Needham is out with FOP. Never bothered telling the FOP about his new career as the next John Joevy. What an asshole.
Yep. Rahm is quickly sawing the branch off she is sitting on. LOL.
As just an citizen who just started reading your blog this week, I want to say THANK YOU! It's refreshing reading your side of the stories. The media only reports what it wants to and seems to leave out a lot of the more important details. And THANK YOUs to all you men and women reading this in Blue for everything you do for us. It might not seem like it, but a lot of us do appreciate you guys. I am one of them.
Yall shouldve not voted for these fools. Its going to bite yall in the ass.....
I listened to little Herbie's supporters, including Blake the Putz, describing him as "Special Needs". Herbie isn't special needs: that term is reserved for Autistic, Down's Syndrome, Spina Bifida, the truly Mentally and physically challenged, et al.
Not a kid who has behavior issues, glorifies gangs, has a rap sheet and needs to be at Lawrence Hall (one step above the Sheridan School for Boys).
His parents are a good example of why forced sterilization is a good idea for some.
I hope someone rats out daddy, but I'm pretty sure he is safely under the protection of Hugo Chavez.
Glad to see nothing has changed here. The King is dead, long live the King! Admit nothing and accept no blame. Let one of your underlings take all the heat.Didnt vote for Rahm knowing full well it would just be more of the same. This is unacceptable!!
Hey guys/gals...I.A.D. just stripped an area 1 Det. for double dipping...his Sgt. is getting dumped...and now the probe is widening...more to come at a certain parcel service...DONT GET CAUGHT DOING THIS STUPID SHIT...the Det...is going to lose his job for a lousy $20.00 pr hr....NOT WORTH IT GUY/GALS...
How long before we begin to see his design as tattoos or spray painted on garage doors. $500 will buy a lot of ink.
Shaved site was not hacked. It was exposed. The media starts getting interested and calling it vile and racist. Is it any coincidence that all the White Aryan Resistance cartoons on shaved are gone? Right after the Pulgar story. I will bet his racist shit never appears again. Shaved is in CYA mode right about now. He has not really been to secretive about his identity either. Good luck.
Always vote Republican to preserve whats left of society.
are you kidding me... thats the problem, both of these parties count on loyal sheep to always vote along party lines.. it's why the behavior doesn't change. this entire state is in trouble yet we have had republican leadership for over 22 of the last 30 years... and if I recall, it was Tom Cross, a republican, that wanted to gift wrap our pension to the mayor to our idiot mayor... wise up with your party affiliations..
Mendoza for mayor
Why is it so hard to say, based on the kids affiliation with the mlds, his fb page, his past, and the likeness of the design to gang sign WE ARE NOT SUPPORTING OR USING THE STICKER. That's it, that all it would take, someone with some f'n balls!!! We don't need people dancing and scurrying around the issues. What the hell is everyone afraid of??? Why are they scared of pissing off a 15 year old punk, his trash mother, and his wanted (and missing) dad? WE ARE IN TROUBLE!!!
Because he has a lawy-yer....
OT: Pat Foley on Hawks game last night, wished a speedy recovery from Emergency surgery to Lt. Eve Gushes. Get Well soon.
Wheels in the Bus go Thump Thump Thump
This has been an interesting and unique program for kids involved in the arts. I presume it was a Maggie Daley-thing.
At a minimum, this "little issue" will probably force them to re-evalutate their methods for choosing the art. Or they will just kill the program all together and go back to having a more typical Seal on the sticker.
Need to increase the sodium fluoride in the water supply....the sheeple are getting restless
Anyone verify that 15-18 officers got stripped on Wednesday? "Double-dipping" seems to be the theme....
Emanuel = COWARD
This guy Rahm is even worse at throwing his underlings under the bus than Shanks was.
If this was a "positive" story though you can bet Rahm would be out front and Mendoza would be in the background.
He's an arrogant, opportunistic bastard.
More info on Daddy Pulgar
http://caselaw.findlaw.com/il-court-of-appeals/1193372.html
OT: As you know, it seems that Shaved, who broke the city sticker story, had his blog compromised and all archives deleted. In light of other events, I have reason to believe this was a deliberate, unofficial closing of the blog. If you haven't already, I advise you to immediately backup your archives independently of Blogspot. Your blog has received a surge of publicity in the past week and is a target. Just because your blog cannot be legally closed because of the posts it contains, it is still always vulnerable to sanctioned accidents.
Bravo for Ms. Mendoza.Don't condone the $ act, but at least she stood her ground on the sticker.
Mendoza, you did the right thing !!! Hope you did it on your own. Guess we will never really know for sure.
Mendoza for Mayor!!!!!!!!
OT: our union is suing Greg Bella?
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-police-union-sues-burge-attorneys-over-fees-20120210,0,5975878.story
Anonymous said...
I went to G8 training today. White cop 20 yrs all of it in Englewood. I am sad to say I dont feel good about anything. I havent meant anything. I admire the enthusiasm that the instructors have at the academy. Their intentions are true. They dont have to deal with the public element that is in my face all day. I really admire all of you . Im just on the outside crowd. Leaving in Jan 13, Keeping local home but going to spend lots of time on moms Wisconsin farm.
2/11/2012 03:18:00 AM
No offense man, but you spent your entire career in englewood?? Why? Nobody is going to give you a medal or anything for that. In fact, nobody cares. Most people think you're an idiot.
Anonymous said...
I went to G8 training today. White cop 20 yrs all of it in Englewood. I am sad to say I dont feel good about anything. I havent meant anything. I admire the enthusiasm that the instructors have at the academy. Their intentions are true. They dont have to deal with the public element that is in my face all day. I really admire all of you . Im just on the outside crowd. Leaving in Jan 13, Keeping local home but going to spend lots of time on moms Wisconsin farm.
2/11/2012 03:18:00 AM
I love how this goof has to qualify his post by saying "I've been in englewood for 20 years." like we're supposed to be impressed or something. When I read posts like this I just think that these people either have no life or are too much of pussies to actually drop a par form and try somewhere new out. Believe me, the grass is much greener than englewood! Been there, done that and I don't go around bragging about it or posting about it.
Could Susana Mendoza do a Jane Byrne?
Maybe G8/NATO will be the blizzard that buries Rahm like he snows which killed the career of Michael Bilandic.
We can only hope.
You need to cut city costs, cut this. It's become a lightning rod for special interests, political correctness, and outside interference --now we're seeing a public relations firm involved.
Standardize the sticker; put a city seal on there, the requisite information, and change the main ink color every year.
This is just a tax stamp, and should not be fraught with emotional significance.
Reminds me of someone's "Bring a Kid To Work Day" at the Chicago Public Library. I simply refused to deal with the fifth grader back there.
"That is a child, whose name I do not even know. That is not a trained library employee with accountability. The child is not going to have access to my personal information. If the child makes mistakes in my library account, I am the one who's going to have to pay for them.
"No. Get me a librarian."
I got no argument at all.
This is not Babyland. Time to grow up.
"Then why did they set her house afire?"
--2/11/2012 12:17:00 AM
"Then?"
To what previous statement are you referring?
Who is "they?"
Who is "her?"
What house was "set afire?"
Anonymous Anonymous said...
im calling her office in support monday
2/11/2012 04:19:00 AM
ok mr.Mendoza! LOL
"im calling her office in support monday"
--2/11/2012 04:19:00 AM
Yes, you do that. It's good for children to learn that they will be rewarded no matter what they do.
Rahm is a bigger coward than Jody? It sure seems that way. Have some balls Rahm and take a stand on touchy issues. You must have been really good a dodge ball when you were growing up. I am willing to bet that your little ass was picked on every day at school because you were such a wimp.
Off Topic: Just saw the fop newsletter with endorsements for the March primary. I'm insulted that they endorsed the incumbent crap that has been leading this state down the toilet for the past twenty years, trying to take away our pension, putting their relatives and friends in jobs and positions to steal more of our benefits.
I understand the consequences of coming out against them, but at least have the balls to say,"based on their past accomplishmenst or lack thereof, the fop can endorce no one in the race. Maybe that would encourage some new blood to at least think about running against one of these monsters.
The names madigan, jones, burke,acevedo, d'amico, barrios read like a who's who of what is wrong with the city of shitcago, county of crook, state of illwhatsinitforme.
Hey SCC, great job you have done this week. Outstanding reporting as usual! Please post a thread regarding the Captain suing a patrolman.
Hey Mendoza, just admit, Rahm threw you under the bus. Your demographics WILL remember that you stood up. Which WILL give you platinum level street cred.
THIS JUST HIT MY IN-BOX
FOP Files Suit
Yesterday, the Lodge filed suit against three lawyers and a former officer. All elected FOP officials have a solemn duty to protect your money and make certain that it is being spent judiciously. We demand the highest integrity from lawyers and union officials. It is the Lodge's contention that the FOP was wrongly billed over $200,000 for an appeal that was supposed to cost $60,000. An audit of past billing is underway. Action will be taken if it is discovered that monies were misspent. No attorneys and no Lodge officers, past or present, will be immune. The Board of Directors of the FOP will fulfill its obligations as your fiduciaries. No exceptions.
SCC. Three gangbanging members of the Harrison gents are in custody for shooting a bartender a cook and third employee of a well frequented bar on milwuakee ave. They were caught attemptinh to steal an employees vehicle behind the bar . I forgot to mention they were changing there lives around.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
At least Mendoza showed she has something Emanuel does not have BALLS. Lets have Mendoza lead us through the g8 she has shown she has more courage then that coward Emanuel.
2/11/2012 03:29:00 AM
Courage?Balls? WTF are you smoking! She still "feels sorry" for this kid! Who are the 10 coppers she is accusing of vetting this sticker with? She with her LIES has caused McCarthy according to sneeds column to open an investigation! If it is true susie has hung the coppers out to dry! Then again with the history of her lies she fits in greatly with the illinois elected thieves already1
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Rahm has no po po friends
he has fucked over all of us
2/11/2012 12:41:00 AM
Talked to 1 of the guys on his detail,he looks like he has lost 10 years of his life! When he drove maggie daley he never looked this worn out, sorry LZ the extra cash is not worth the bullshit you go through. Maybe tell Brian your done and you can get a spot,you know I was there but left my health has improved dramatically, my home life is great, the loss of pay was well worth it!
So our mayor only takes credit for the good and not the bad... Politicians, every last one is corrupt!
Mendoza for mayor! She has mor balls then Rahm ever will...
Hypothetical situation --
How long does a savings bond last in a crackhead household?
Now the #2 finalist declines City Sticker honor...
But because of “unwanted media and public scrutiny and criticism of artwork,” Henehan’s family “has now requested that their child’s artwork not be used,” Mendoza said in a statement today.
What should have been a happy accomplishment in her life has now turned sour,” Henehan’s parents, Marty and Maria Henehan, said in the statement Mendoza released. “We met with Clerk Mendoza about our decision and thank her for her support and understanding of our concerns.”
Clerk has decided to us an "in-house" design this year.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/
breaking/chi-city-wont-use-any-contest-art-for-city-sticker-20120211,0,4128085.story
I hate the way Rahm refuses to answer questions. You are the mayor. You're so willing to take the credit, you gotta be able to take the heat too. Pussy-ass little tool.
2/11/2012 12:18:00 AM
Yeah doesn't him refusing to answer questions sort of fly in the face of this transparency he's always touting?
Hold it a minute there. Look back at her campaign promises...she is a true politician. She said NO INCREASE in City Vehicle TAXES...obviously a LIE because it was hiked...she might not have been able to control it, but don't run on the platform that you can. And she is at the helm for the dog licensing revenue. 5 if fixed...50 if not??? Taking that right for me to choose away??? Fines???? I'm sure there will be "Selective Enforcement" too. They ALL SUCK. This CITY FUCKING SUCKS....and you know who is 100 percent totally responsible for it??? The politicians. Period. And as long as there is one breathing soul that can pay a tax in the city, they will take it until there is no more....
Breaking news, Second city sticker winner does not wish to have her art work used by the city. The famil does not want the unwanted media coverage.....
Sounds like the little ganster family may have begun to reach out to the second winner.
The story continues
Wait until after G-8, McCarthy/Kirby will "wear the jacket" under the whole C.T.A.
I went to G8 training today. White cop 20 yrs all of it in Englewood. I am sad to say I dont feel good about anything. I havent meant anything. I admire the enthusiasm that the instructors have at the academy. Their intentions are true. They dont have to deal with the public element that is in my face all day. I really admire all of you . Im just on the outside crowd. Leaving in Jan 13, Keeping local home but going to spend lots of time on moms Wisconsin farm.
2/11/2012 03:18:00 AM
Geez buddy, hang in there. I know what you mean. And every single thing you have done HAS meant something....you just may not know it. I hope you feel better. You mean a lot to all of us in blue. Don't give up. If you're feeling truly bad, email SCC, and I will put you in contact so you can get rid of some of the ugly.
Okay?
OFF TOPIC- LH from 008,good luck with that lawsuit with the gangbanging XO,we know he is dirty,we just hope you prove it.
Finally, a family with decency, integrity and some guts, and it isn't the Emanuel family.
Thank you to the Henehan Family for bowing out of this City of Chicago charade. And Remember, Rahm Emanuel had nothing to do with it by his own declaration. Rahm emanuel is a miserable coward.
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From the Chicago Tribune, Feb 11, 2012
City won't use any contest art for city sticker
By Liam Ford
Tribune reporter
5:23 p.m. CST, February 11, 2012
In another bad turn for a 2012-2013 city sticker design contest for Chicago students that last week became mired in controversy over gang symbols, the artwork of the runner-up winner will also not be used, City Clerk Susana Mendoza announced Saturday.
The “Chicago Heroes” design by Caitlin Henehan, a senior at Resurrection High School, was chosen after Mendoza nixed the previous winner’s entry because of questions posed by former police superintendent Jody Weiss and others about perceived gang signs incorporated into that 15-year-old boy’s drawing.
But because of “unwanted media and public scrutiny and criticism of her artwork,” Henehan’s family “has now requested that their child’s artwork not be used,” Mendoza said in a statement released with the family.
In the statement, Henehan’s parents, Marty and Maria Henehan, said: “While our daughter truly enjoyed participating in the design contest and was proud to see Chicago select her as the first runner up, what should have been a happy accomplishment in her life has now turned sour.”
Hey Rahm, just remember it was all cops that brought this crap to light that made the City look bad. Just an insignificant blog remember.
1st amendment baby!
Fuck you Rahm, may your term in office be an abject and total failure. And may SCC blog publish every single embarrassing detail.
This is great the second winner does not want to be the winner now.
Was she or the family threatened or sick of all the news coverage???
I use to love this city but this is insane.
(OT) Susie changes her mind AGAIN! Hey susie just make a generic sticker thats it!You and your office are entirely responsible for this bullshit now please resign!
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-city-wont-use-any-contest-art-for-city-sticker-20120211,0,4128085.story
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-city-wont-use-any-contest-art-for-city-sticker-20120211,0,4128085.story
Ot
Ald Joe Moreno (1st ward) 773-278-0101 likes Occupy Chicago
http://occupiedchicagotribune.org/?p=435
Moreno’s relationship with Occupy Chicago is complicated. Always active on Twitter, he expressed support there early on and has retweeted calls to donate coffee to Occupiers at LaSalle and Jackson—and in an email conversation, he told me he is still “absolutely sympathetic to Occupy.”
Once in a gang, ALWAYS in a gang.
Miss you Brian Strouse.
Never forget Brian.
and also never forget, that he was
killed by an Ambrose gang member,
June 30, 2001.
I went to G8 training today. White cop 20 yrs all of it in Englewood. I am sad to say I dont feel good about anything. I havent meant anything. I admire the enthusiasm that the instructors have at the academy. Their intentions are true. They dont have to deal with the public element that is in my face all day. I really admire all of you . Im just on the outside crowd. Leaving in Jan 13, Keeping local home but going to spend lots of time on moms Wisconsin farm.
2/11/2012 03:18:00 AM
I just want to say to you that I don't work for the Police, I'm a healthcare worker and I get your frustration. I get that you feel like you're work is overpowered by the bullshit around you. Take a deep breath Officer. If you've been in Englewood for 20 years you deserve a LOT of credit for just haning in. Stay safe and get to retirement.
She did the right thing... She is Pro Police and she has family on the job as well.
My only question, if it's true their was 10 officers on the committee, why didn't they catch this. You have Weis up their like he came to the rescue.
I think he misses the cameras?
I went to G8 training today. White cop 20 yrs all of it in Englewood. I am sad to say I dont feel good about anything. I havent meant anything. I admire the enthusiasm that the instructors have at the academy. Their intentions are true. They dont have to deal with the public element that is in my face all day. I really admire all of you . Im just on the outside crowd. Leaving in Jan 13, Keeping local home but going to spend lots of time on moms Wisconsin farm.
2/11/2012 03:18:00 AM
You need to stop feeling sorry for yourself. If you spent 20 years in 007, it was by choice. Then deal with it. Nobody forced you on this job, and nobody but you forces you off it. And a lot of those Academy instructors are just as much "the real police" as you.
She did the right thing... She is Pro Police and she has family on the job as well.
My only question, if it's true their was 10 officers on the committee, why didn't they catch this. You have Weis up their like he came to the rescue.
I think he misses the cameras?
2/11/2012 07:07:00 PM
Weis never misses a camera. He stops and preens in front of each and every one.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Ot
Ald Joe Moreno (1st ward) 773-278-0101 likes Occupy Chicago
http://occupiedchicagotribune.org/?p=435
Moreno’s relationship with Occupy Chicago is complicated. Always active on Twitter, he expressed support there early on and has retweeted calls to donate coffee to Occupiers at LaSalle and Jackson—and in an email conversation, he told me he is still “absolutely sympathetic to Occupy.”
2/11/2012 06:23:00 PM
Lets hope when shit hits the fan joey is in the thick of it JAGOFF!
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Mendoza for mayor! She has mor balls then Rahm ever will...
2/11/2012 04:24:00 PM
mayor? LOL! Noway!! Maybe she could be mayor of oz!
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Hey SCC, great job you have done this week. Outstanding reporting as usual! Please post a thread regarding the Captain suing a patrolman.
2/11/2012 02:04:00 PM
I second that disgusting! Blue shirt doing what he is supposed to do "protect the homeland" and this shit happens! What this honest copper has been put through is totally appalling!
"In the statement, Henehan’s parents, Marty and Maria Henehan, said: “While our daughter truly enjoyed participating in the design contest and was proud to see Chicago select her as the first runner up, what should have been a happy accomplishment in her life has now turned sour.”"
--2/11/2012 05:43:00 PM
Is Father Pfleger gonna give her a $1000 savings bond for trying -- or is she too white?
Tht's enough of this. The contest had a good 15-year run -- now it is infiltrated by criminals and pressure groups and political correctness -- and a public relations firm was starting to get into the act.
No more fun, too much expense, too much hurt. It's just a tax stamp. "In-house" production from now on -- city seal, relevant data, and change the main ink color every year. Everyone gets the same.
07:07 I can tell you why the 10 police didn't catch this. There are some po's on the job that wouldnt know a gang sign if the hand slapped them. Usually they pick the committee from the front office or inside jobs that no nothing about police work or gangs
For what its worth while on patrol I met Mendoza by chance as she was walking to her house very late at night.
I had no idea that she was a state legislator at the time.
Seemed like a down to earth person who was as angered, aggravated and frustrated as much I was at what the lk's had done to that once good neighborhood.
Never told me she was a politician and didn't act like one.
Nice to see Daley's legacy of "you're on your own" continues!
If you have not figure it out (YET) then this little bit should pretty much clear it up for you, Office. That is all of you who work as Office....This guy does not give a crap about you, me or our families. At all! From the trib....
The records released to the Tribune raise questions about the accuracy of other administration claims. They included talking points used by Emanuel and surrogates to sell the camera program that highlighted this claim:
"Chicago has a higher percentage of pedestrian fatalities than other major U.S. and global cities — Chicago's pedestrian fatality rate is 68 percent higher than New York City's."
McCarthy repeated that claim while testifying for the mayor's bill at a legislative hearing in Springfield in October.
The claim is wrong, refuted by the city's own five-year study that shows Chicago with a lower pedestrian fatality rate than New York as well as most other large U.S. cities.
Also among the released material was a daylong email string among Emanuel public relations aides concerning the death of 6-year-old Diamond Robinson. The youngster was hit by a car late on Saturday, Oct. 29, as she crossed a South Side street headed to a Halloween party.
The Tribune reported on the accident on its website the next morning, and soon afterward, Emanuel's then-press secretary, Chris Mather, forwarded it to colleagues. As the email chain grew for hours, Mather and others attached comments that were mostly scrubbed from the copies supplied to the paper.
Days later at a news conference, Emanuel sought to link Diamond's death to his speed camera push.
"While we're speaking, Diamond Robinson, who was hit by a car near a school ... they're actually having her funeral," Emanuel said. "That is a reminder of what we're talking about today and the full price and consequences of what we're talking about today."
Emanuel's legislation, if it had been in effect, would not have protected Diamond. The accident occurred on a weekend, and the new law restricts use of cameras near schools to weekdays.
Anonymous said...
I went to G8 training today. White cop 20 yrs all of it in Englewood. I am sad to say I dont feel good about anything. I havent meant anything. I admire the enthusiasm that the instructors have at the academy. Their intentions are true. They dont have to deal with the public element that is in my face all day. I really admire all of you . Im just on the outside crowd. Leaving in Jan 13, Keeping local home but going to spend lots of time on moms Wisconsin farm.
2/11/2012 03:18:00 AM
You need to stop feeling sorry for yourself. If you spent 20 years in 007, it was by choice. Then deal with it. Nobody forced you on this job, and nobody but you forces you off it. And a lot of those Academy instructors are just as much "the real police" as you.
2/11/2012 08:58:00 PM
Then if that is the case, real police, come on back out.
I am sure if you received a phone call dumping you back to the streets, you would be the first one crying how deserving you are of that spot. How long have you been off the street? Things DO change, kid.
You Gotta Watch Herbie Cry like a Little Bitch!!!
http://ilovepwnage.com/video.php?v=MzA3ODA
Couldnt agree more! Reading that BS and cocky article talkinb about "how endorsement for the FOP works" made me want to puke. There were good stand up policemen running for office and the FOP laughed and said "nice try kid, we like someone else". Madiagan? Mel? Emil Jones? Thats who we are endorseing? Protecting our pensions and best interests? Madigan and Cullerton led the pack in destroying our pensions! All the way back since 1994 (per the Tribune) when the State passed legislation to protect and rebuild, they stole and milked it! The FOP (Full of Poop)! Voting will be easy, whoever the FOP did NOT endorse, especially if its a not a Democrat!
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Off Topic: Just saw the fop newsletter with endorsements for the March primary. I'm insulted that they endorsed the incumbent crap that has been leading this state down the toilet for the past twenty years, trying to take away our pension, putting their relatives and friends in jobs and positions to steal more of our benefits.
I understand the consequences of coming out against them, but at least have the balls to say,"based on their past accomplishmenst or lack thereof, the fop can endorce no one in the race. Maybe that would encourage some new blood to at least think about running against one of these monsters.
The names madigan, jones, burke,acevedo, d'amico, barrios read like a who's who of what is wrong with the city of shitcago, county of crook, state of illwhatsinitforme.
2/11/2012 02:04:00 PM
Anonymous said...
She did the right thing... She is Pro Police and she has family on the job as well.
My only question, if it's true their was 10 officers on the committee, why didn't they catch this. You have Weis up their like he came to the rescue.
I think he misses the cameras?
2/11/2012 07:07:00 PM
Why would there be 10 police officers on a committee for a city sticker?
If there were never any problems in the past why 10 police officers now?
I call bullshit on this.
In the words of Judge Judy,
"if it doesn't make sense then it isn't true."
Mendoza a politician like all of the rest. Had her brother transferred to 9 so that Gene (never met a politician I wouldn't suck up to) Roy could nominate him for merit dick and she could have him made. Roy overlooked all of the qualified people he had in 9 to nominate, proving once again the political hack he is.
Why is it so hard to say, based on the kids affiliation with the mlds, his fb page, his past, and the likeness of the design to gang sign WE ARE NOT SUPPORTING OR USING THE STICKER. That's it, that all it would take, someone with some f'n balls!!! We don't need people dancing and scurrying around the issues. What the hell is everyone afraid of??? Why are they scared of pissing off a 15 year old punk, his trash mother, and his wanted (and missing) dad? WE ARE IN TROUBLE!!!
Because he has a lawy-yer....
It doesn't matter if he has a lawyer as long as you're stating the facts. You're probably one of those officers who are too scared to do their job because of .......wait for it.......a law suite or allegation. Don't live and work in fear. It wouldn't have hurt the city to state the facts, and show the face book pages that were posted, which after being posted have no expectation of privacy.
Anonymous said...
Hey guys/gals...I.A.D. just stripped an area 1 Det. for double dipping...his Sgt. is getting dumped...and now the probe is widening...more to come at a certain parcel service...DONT GET CAUGHT DOING THIS STUPID SHIT...the Det...is going to lose his job for a lousy $20.00 pr hr....NOT WORTH IT GUY/GALS...
2/11/2012 09:54:00 AM
Well, there are lots of coppers and civilians on this job that double dip.
And I'm not talking about those that are working a beat car. It's those that have the inside jobs in special units that get away with this.
There's a few civilians at the training acad., one selling real estate and another doing consulting work, all while on duty. A blue shirt's brother, while on duty, used to come in and sell insurance in the classrooms. And the coup de grâce was the civilian ethics instructor that pushed PPO's to join his ethics organization for $75 a pop!
Anonymous said...
I went to G8 training today. White cop 20 yrs all of it in Englewood. I am sad to say I dont feel good about anything. I havent meant anything. I admire the enthusiasm that the instructors have at the academy. Their intentions are true. They dont have to deal with the public element that is in my face all day. I really admire all of you . Im just on the outside crowd. Leaving in Jan 13, Keeping local home but going to spend lots of time on moms Wisconsin farm.
2/11/2012 03:18:00 AM
Dear Officer,
I often feel the same with 22 years on. We worked in an era where things were done diffently. We had bosses, bosses who knew the job. We still do,still, they're a rare breed. I feel your pain brother. We've seen it all. The advent of CAPS...what a disaster. We attended roll calls where you were inspected and the uniform meant something and you better be shaved, have polished shoes etc. Now...anything goes. It just was a different job. As a supervisor, when I see officers who actually go out of their way to investigate crime, I help them any way I can. I miss the old days, the good times,etc. We both know what I'm talking about. When we were the real police...Thank God...and I'm not being gratuitous when I say this, "Thank God" we have blogs like SCC and SLC where we can vent. We need to vent. I wish we, us old timers, "wheel gunners" could meet and just hang. No rank, chauffer driven...and just hang til whenever. Thank you SCC and SLC for giving us a venue. And guys and girls...if you do need to vent...please call EAP (peer support) it's all confidential.
Just thanks SCC for giving us the venue to vent..it's needed and your efforts are appreciated.
Be Safe
Anonymous Anonymous said...
SCC. Three gangbanging members of the Harrison gents are in custody for shooting a bartender a cook and third employee of a well frequented bar on milwuakee ave. They were caught attemptinh to steal an employees vehicle behind the bar . I forgot to mention they were changing there lives around.
2/11/2012 02:55:00 PM
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Three members? Isn't that about all of them?
I went to G8 training today. White cop 20 yrs all of it in Englewood. I am sad to say I dont feel good about anything. I havent meant anything. I admire the enthusiasm that the instructors have at the academy. Their intentions are true. They dont have to deal with the public element that is in my face all day. I really admire all of you . Im just on the outside crowd. Leaving in Jan 13, Keeping local home but going to spend lots of time on moms Wisconsin farm.
2/11/2012 03:18:00 AM
You need to stop feeling sorry for yourself. If you spent 20 years in 007, it was by choice. Then deal with it. Nobody forced you on this job, and nobody but you forces you off it. And a lot of those Academy instructors are just as much "the real police" as you.
2/11/2012 08:58:00 PM
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Hey Asshat!
This person is obviously in distress. Your comments are totally inappropriate! What do you do for fun, kick puppies? Seriously, you should be ashamed of yourself. I don't think I've ever seen a more assinine comment.
Why even talk to rahm boy ? he ain't tellin' da truth
no how !!!!!!
Well, there are lots of coppers and civilians on this job that double dip.
And I'm not talking about those that are working a beat car. It's those that have the inside jobs in special units that get away with this.
There's a few civilians at the training acad., one selling real estate and another doing consulting work, all while on duty. A blue shirt's brother, while on duty, used to come in and sell insurance in the classrooms. And the coup de grâce was the civilian ethics instructor that pushed PPO's to join his ethics organization for $75 a pop!
2/12/2012 12:20:00 AM
Sickening. We were all forced to contribute $100 deduction from our checks to the Memorial Foundation. Our Commander said the Supt. Cline wanted everyone to contribute. Felt like strong armed robbery. Sure it is for a good cause but who knew the guy was going to take the top job with the, when he left CPD? I didn't like the way this was done.
You need to stop feeling sorry for yourself. If you spent 20 years in 007, it was by choice. Then deal with it. Nobody forced you on this job, and nobody but you forces you off it. And a lot of those Academy instructors are just as much "the real police" as you.
2/11/2012 08:58:00 PM
Then if that is the case, real police, come on back out.
I am sure if you received a phone call dumping you back to the streets, you would be the first one crying how deserving you are of that spot. How long have you been off the street? Things DO change, kid.
2/11/2012 11:29:00 PM
WTF, man. This is one of the reasons why we are so fucked up as an organization. First, STOP with the infighting "I'm MORE 'real police' than you" nonsense. EVERYONE here is important; we all have an important job, whether its protecting 'the homeland', chasing birds in a 'fast' ghetto, teaching new blood at the academy, or working in an admin spot to keep the Department moving. STOP WITH THE INFIGHTING - we are dividing ourselves while City Hall and the reverends watch and laugh. Second, this is one of the ONLY departments I know that has such open and unwarranted disdain for academy work. Are all the coppers working there the best for the job? Of course not. But the work done there is vital, whether it's training new recruits or in-service training for the rest of us. Academy service should be held in the highest esteem; it should be something to be longed for and proud of. Our best and brightest should be working there and at HQ. Until we start to adopt this mindset and demand it, we will continue to get what we have now - clouted positions and fractured ranks. Enough already. No one gives a damn about us but US. With comments like the above, even that is in doubt. Stop it.
Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
Hey guys/gals...I.A.D. just stripped an area 1 Det. for double dipping...his Sgt. is getting dumped...and now the probe is widening...more to come at a certain parcel service...DONT GET CAUGHT DOING THIS STUPID SHIT...the Det...is going to lose his job for a lousy $20.00 pr hr....NOT WORTH IT GUY/GALS...
2/11/2012 09:54:00 AM
Well, there are lots of coppers and civilians on this job that double dip.
And I'm not talking about those that are working a beat car. It's those that have the inside jobs in special units that get away with this.
There's a few civilians at the training acad., one selling real estate and another doing consulting work, all while on duty. A blue shirt's brother, while on duty, used to come in and sell insurance in the classrooms. And the coup de grâce was the civilian ethics instructor that pushed PPO's to join his ethics organization for $75 a pop!
2/12/2012 12:20:00 AM
Sounds like someone has nothing to do but watch what everyone else does? Do you keep a log and take pictures? Do you live in a glass house also? Asshat
I went to G8 training today. White cop 20 yrs all of it in Englewood. I am sad to say I dont feel good about anything. I havent meant anything. I admire the enthusiasm that the instructors have at the academy. Their intentions are true. They dont have to deal with the public element that is in my face all day. I really admire all of you . Im just on the outside crowd. Leaving in Jan 13, Keeping local home but going to spend lots of time on moms Wisconsin farm.
2/11/2012 03:18:00 AM
You need to stop feeling sorry for yourself. If you spent 20 years in 007, it was by choice. Then deal with it. Nobody forced you on this job, and nobody but you forces you off it. And a lot of those Academy instructors are just as much "the real police" as you.
2/11/2012 08:58:00 PM
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Hey Asshat!
This person is obviously in distress. Your comments are totally inappropriate! What do you do for fun, kick puppies? Seriously, you should be ashamed of yourself. I don't think I've ever seen a more assinine comment.
2/12/2012 01:11:00 AM
Ha! Kick puppies.... Too funny. Hahaha!
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
I went to G8 training today. White cop 20 yrs all of it in Englewood. I am sad to say I dont feel good about anything. I havent meant anything. I admire the enthusiasm that the instructors have at the academy. Their intentions are true. They dont have to deal with the public element that is in my face all day. I really admire all of you . Im just on the outside crowd. Leaving in Jan 13, Keeping local home but going to spend lots of time on moms Wisconsin farm.
2/11/2012 03:18:00 AM
Dear Officer,
I often feel the same with 22 years on. We worked in an era where things were done diffently. We had bosses, bosses who knew the job. We still do,still, they're a rare breed. I feel your pain brother. We've seen it all. The advent of CAPS...what a disaster. We attended roll calls where you were inspected and the uniform meant something and you better be shaved, have polished shoes etc. Now...anything goes. It just was a different job. As a supervisor, when I see officers who actually go out of their way to investigate crime, I help them any way I can. I miss the old days, the good times,etc. We both know what I'm talking about. When we were the real police...Thank God...and I'm not being gratuitous when I say this, "Thank God" we have blogs like SCC and SLC where we can vent. We need to vent. I wish we, us old timers, "wheel gunners" could meet and just hang. No rank, chauffer driven...and just hang til whenever. Thank you SCC and SLC for giving us a venue. And guys and girls...if you do need to vent...please call EAP (peer support) it's all confidential.
Just thanks SCC for giving us the venue to vent..it's needed and your efforts are appreciated.
Be Safe
2/12/2012 12:30:00 AM
I agree also wheel gunner 26 years,and i will retire next year with 27 years and 55 years old! I would like to stay on longer, yes I am in a "unit" it is OK I like the coppers but HATE the job and the politics! Your right was much better pre-caps! I worked in 008 and we always on afternoons had 3 wagons, 811-12-13-14-15-16-17, 821-22-23-24-25-26-27, 831-32-33-34-35-36-37, wagons 871-72-73, 806A,B,C,D,F,G. We have mission teams consisting of another 16-20 guys separate from the tac teams would work 1800-0230, we had the old gang crimes guys on the east end,great sergeants 810-820-830 tact sergeants Waltermath (RIP), Clancy,Red Conroy, Lt like Candella,Capts like Forberg,Hughes, a full neighborhood relations office,Eddie Sojka on days assigned to St. Rita, so many coppers all had cars. What happened? we are decimated!
Was at traffic court the other day and said hello to younger coppers in the traffic room, they turned their heads I thought WTF is so wrong with CPD! Simple answer "The fish stinks from the head down,"!
So Brothers and sisters I am done, will always and forever help out coppers and their families,the way the elected have structured everything they have made it us vs. the citizens, now they want to take our very earned and heavily contributed to pension plan,they think that Mighty Mike Shields will roll over and let them take our uniform allowance and duty availability like they have done to the exempts already! Don't forget the union fought long and hard to make duty availability PENSIONABLE! Mike I know you and your minions read the blog always, keep up the fight you were elected to "NOT BACK DOWN," no wavering if we ever stuck together and agreed on doing anything we are a POWER that cannot be stopped! LONG LIVE CPD GOD-BLESS EVERYONE OF YOU!!
"I went to G8 training today. White cop 20 yrs all of it in Englewood. I am sad to say I dont feel good about anything. I havent meant anything. I admire the enthusiasm that the instructors have at the academy. Their intentions are true. They dont have to deal with the public element that is in my face all day. I really admire all of you . Im just on the outside crowd. Leaving in Jan 13, Keeping local home but going to spend lots of time on moms Wisconsin farm."
--2/11/2012 03:18:00 AM
I know the feeling. You will be OK -- just stay safe until you hit KMA day, then like you say go and relax, have a cold one. You earned it.
God Bless.
"No more fun, too much expense, too much hurt. It's just a tax stamp. "In-house" production from now on -- city seal, relevant data, and change the main ink color every year. Everyone gets the same."
--2/11/2012 10:53:00 PM
The sticker is not about "world peace" or "human rights" or "diversity" or "multculturalism."
The only "message" it should be sending is "I bought this sticker."
They were caught attemptinh to steal an employees vehicle behind the bar.
2/11/2012 02:55:00 PM
Which is it? A really BIG bar or a very tiny car?
Never told me she was a politician and didn't act like one.
2/11/2012 11:00:00 PM
Oh brother! You didn't buy just a slice or two. You bought the whole tube of bolgna!
How long does a savings bond last in a crackhead household?
2/11/2012 04:28:00 PM
Ah! A trick question! Zero seconds because it never makes it in the door!
A savings bond will only arrive at a crackhead household in the event it is mailed or delivered there. Even so, it will not make it over the threshhold. It will be immediately converted to cash or traded for the drug within 250 feet of the household.
If it is handed over elsewhere, it gets cashed to get some green for a drug purchase or it's traded for drugs before it ever comes anywhere near the crackhead household.
Good question! Now can I be a detective?
Then why did they set her house afire?"
--2/11/2012 12:17:00 AM
"Then?"
To what previous statement are you referring?
Who is "they?"
Who is "her?"
What house was "set afire?"
2/11/2012 01:49:00 PM
Some troller dope thinks Dorothy Brown and Susanna Mendoza are the same person.
I went to G8 training today. White cop 20 yrs all of it in Englewood. I am sad to say I dont feel good about anything. I havent meant anything. I admire the enthusiasm that the instructors have at the academy. Their intentions are true. They dont have to deal with the public element that is in my face all day. I really admire all of you . Im just on the outside crowd. Leaving in Jan 13, Keeping local home but going to spend lots of time on moms Wisconsin farm.
2/11/2012 03:18:00 AM
You need to stop feeling sorry for yourself. If you spent 20 years in 007, it was by choice. Then deal with it. Nobody forced you on this job, and nobody but you forces you off it. And a lot of those Academy instructors are just as much "the real police" as you
Signed academy wonder
Sounds like someone has nothing to do but watch what everyone else does? Do you keep a log and take pictures? Do you live in a glass house also? Asshat
2/12/2012 10:53:00 AM
You must be one of the double dippers?
People with ethics and morals don't cheat the system.
Sickening. We were all forced to contribute $100 deduction from our checks to the Memorial Foundation. Our Commander said the Supt. Cline wanted everyone to contribute. Felt like strong armed robbery. Sure it is for a good cause but who knew the guy was going to take the top job with the, when he left CPD? I didn't like the way this was done.
2/12/2012 06:50:00 AM
Phil Cline pulled a scam and created his own after-CPD job. Like he needs more money than a superintendent's pension. He's a money-grubbing no good sob and he is making 150K off the misfortune of our fallen. Karma is a bitch.
Anonymous said...
Sounds like someone has nothing to do but watch what everyone else does? Do you keep a log and take pictures? Do you live in a glass house also? Asshat
2/12/2012 10:53:00 AM
You must be one of the double dippers?
People with ethics and morals don't cheat the system.
2/12/2012 06:13:00 PM
Actually, I am too busy working and teaching to pay attention to the staff at the academy. But I encourage you to keep up the investigative reporting at the academy and post your findings in a blog. Too bad you do not have the balls to make a offical complaint or confront those individuals. No one is perfect, not even you. Carma is a bitch and you will be rewarded one day.
Anonymous said...
"No more fun, too much expense, too much hurt. It's just a tax stamp. "In-house" production from now on -- city seal, relevant data, and change the main ink color every year. Everyone gets the same."
--2/11/2012 10:53:00 PM
The sticker is not about "world peace" or "human rights" or "diversity" or "multculturalism."
The only "message" it should be sending is "I bought this sticker."
2/12/2012 01:23:00 PM
The City sticker should be an adhesive thing the same size as the license plate yearly sticker and go on the license plate on the other side oppposite the state renewal sticker. No more walking around to the front to look for a large decal that was OK in the 1940's. Time for something new, cheaper, not mired in controversy. Or like the motorcycle city sticker, a metal tag that screws to one of the license plate bolts.
Or just about anything except what they have now.
"What house was "set afire?"
--2/11/2012 01:49:00 PM
"Some troller dope thinks Dorothy Brown and Susanna Mendoza are the same person."
--2/12/2012 02:35:00 PM
Exactly. >snicker<
Man, they are lost in a complicated world.
"The sticker is not about "world peace" or "human rights" or "diversity" or "multculturalism."
The only "message" it should be sending is "I bought this sticker."
Or, more accurately, "I paid to support wasteful City Government spending."
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