Of Course They Did
The city of Chicago dismissed the majority of tickets issued to Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s security detail by red-light and speed cameras, including some that were recorded at times when the mayor was scheduled to be attending non-city events, records show.
Since Lightfoot became mayor in May 2019, the police security detail assigned to her protection has received 13 tickets for speed and red-light camera violations, and 10 of those have been dismissed, records show.
Though city officials did not address specific questions about her whereabouts at the time each ticket was issued, listings in her official calendar show some were given at times when her calendar suggests she was on the way home from a personal event or en route to a “non-city breakfast.”
And of course, Reason #1 for dismissing the tickets:
As a candidate, Lightfoot promised to reform the city’s fines and fees program, saying it was regressive and focused on generating revenue, not safety.
“The red-light camera program was sold to Chicagoans as a public safety solution, but it’s really been about revenue — and those fines fall disproportionately on people of color,” Lightfoot said at the time.
Labels: city politics
posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
44 Comments:
O.t.
I Have been waiting for my foid card for eight months now. I'm told the budget was reduced and staffing cut but they took my money quickly. On the website my exp. Status is covid-19 and a computer query has me valid.
Does anyone know of a number I can call or e-mail to get this resolved ? There used to be a way to expedite leo cards but I'm told that's not the case anymore.
Thanks in advance, a retired p.o.
If they can't follow the rules why should we. Fu$% them. Rules for thee and not for me wearing thin.
Lot of social/civil disobedience on tap.
Red light cameras don’t know the race of the person driving like an asshole. It’s all so tiresome
I got a red light ticket. Got it the day I was returning from Covid medical because I was still tired and exhausted. You think they’ll dismiss it for me?
the beauty of kommunism is that we are ALL EQUAL ! however due to human nature and all systems being run by real human beings with friends and family and private agendas, some people always end up MORE EQUAL THAN OTHERS . kommunism like heroin sounds great on paper but not so much in da real world. so you dummys in copland better not run any red lights unless you have a c note to burn. the party base in the uncivilized no go zones in the death provinces will get a break, cuz racism. and of course the ruling kommisars of the politburo will always be exempt from the peoples laws because the are MORE EQUAL than mere commoners. so komrades, kool your jets and watch those city fines. the only way that the wonders of equality and fairness could work is if were totally run by incorruptable robots who ruled every aspect of our lives. maybe thats why the tech oligarchs from google, amazon,fuckbook, microsoft et al are all in on socialism and democratic anarchy for us peasants. F.U.L.L.
MOTCOC (Mayor of the City of Chicago), just like POTUS or FLOTUS) as she is known in some circles is not just a silenced passenger in Car One. The dignitary might not give minute to minute instructions to the drivers but is quite aware how they are driving. The dignitary will at times give instruction as to how quickly they want to get to a location. Even Rahm’s detail was guilty of speeding and blowing lights. So far they have been quite lucky in not plowing into someone.
The cure: Make MOTCOC ride with the young police rangers flying to those in progress calls on the West Side. Throw in some high speed chases that happen to end up on the expressway and don’t let them graduate from the rides of their lives until they leave skid marks in their diapers.
The state has an issue with its license plates, they rust. Red light cameras do not like rusty plates.
Funny how the AlderCreatures just passed a new rule saying now that anyone speeding over 6 miles per hour over the posted speed limit will be ticketed...but yet the Mayor does what she wants, do as I say not as I do? Will the media confront her about this while the rest of the citizens pay out??? Why not, they called out Rhams detail when they did that...Love to hear what shell have o say, you know she doesn't like being called out, esp when she's in the WRONG!!!
The Mayor's speeding tickets should be dismissed since she is 'the face of our city' and it's critical that she get to her non-business breakfasts, lunches, dinners, birthday parties, etc.
'regressive' - funny how the liberals use that word. What it really means if that if you have $ you should pay more because ... you have $. So you both run the same red light and one guy should pay more because he can afford it.
Hey, the price of Chicken at Jewel is apparently also 'regressive.' Matter of fact every product subject to the laws of supply and demand are also 'regressive.'
Soooo........the camera is racial profiling? How in the fuck does a camera know the race of the driver?
The DemocRAT party is taxing everyone to death. Don’t forget about all the fees that they act like those are nothing. Groot is the same as all the rest if not worse. Chicago will continue to tank.
but she's the face of Chicago.....
As much as I hate her I have to fully agree with her.
I don't think traffic fines are indeed fair and are just revenue generators. They need revenue so instead of being upfront they raise fines and fees. No one speaks for the traffic violator or the cigarette smoker (favored target of the SJW - not so much when it comes to weed fees) so they can just raise fees without worry about opposition.
It not fair that a low wage worker, someone going work every day, and probably night, to support a family to get fanged a week's take home income for running a red light.
The fine should be high enough to deter the conduct and not as a device to generate general fund revenue.
$50 will deter most people. I don't think Bill Gates worries too much about getting a ticket and a fine, but the guy working as a day laborer surely does.
I did not know that traffic lights were racist. I guess they were electronically programmed to only capture license plates of black drivers violating the law.
Oh, so red light and speed cameras are racist now too. It wouldnt have anything to do with the shitty driver behind the wheel huh
Disproportionately against people of color? Who disproportionately commits most of the violent crime in this city, state, and country. Who disproportionately disregards any sort of traffic laws. I could keep going but why..
So, these fines " fall primarily on people of color".That might be accurate but what is the reason for this? Racist cameras? More cameras in black areas then in the rest of the city? Or is it behavior ? No one answers these questions. Adverse impact seems just a way to ignore the cause.
Easy to resolve-Move out of IL to INDIANA
No FOID needed
O.t.
I Have been waiting for my foid card for eight months now. I'm told the budget was reduced and staffing cut but they took my money quickly. On the website my exp. Status is covid-19 and a computer query has me valid.
Does anyone know of a number I can call or e-mail to get this resolved ? There used to be a way to expedite leo cards but I'm told that's not the case anymore.
Thanks in advance, a retired p.o.
Who said she was good to begin with!?
They're chasing all the taxpayers out.
Then who will fund their Utopia?
Those with the $200K Ivy League economics degrees don't understand that?
Larri’s prerogative to get home ‘cuz she left a pot roast simmering on stove...now you try and argue that before a city hearing clerk.
I once seen her entourage when I was coming back from a doctors appointment up on Oakton in Evanston/Skokie midday, wondering now how many red lights she’s on the hook for in the collar suburbs during the Covid’s lockdowns since March.
(Addendum A, to prior post comment)
More budget stuff fount;
Larri’s Commurnity Immunity program forgave $11.5 million in fines for 2020 (an election year perk?) granting 11,000 motorists a pass just in city sticker violation fines. City sticker revenues are expected to increase (for chumps only) in 2022 when Larri assesses a Consumer Price Increase adjustment as she’s doing with Property Taxes.
FU
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Anonymous Anonymous said...
The state has an issue with its license plates, they rust. Red light cameras do not like rusty plates.
12/01/2020 01:55:00 AM
dont get any smart ideas.the revenuers on bikes will write you for an unreadable plate.got a neighbor down the block last year.
People of color eh? Last time I checked my crayon box, white and beige are both colors.
If you can't live up to at least ONE campaign promise, what good are you?
Answer: a democratic politician.
Don’t you dare question her majesty! It’s do as I say not as I do. She’s such a hypocrite. She always has an excuse too. Just like being with the crowd in the street for the election night celebration.
Don't do as I do, do as I say. Now STFU
Anonymous Anonymous said...
O.t.
I Have been waiting for my foid card for eight months now. I'm told the budget was reduced and staffing cut but they took my money quickly. On the website my exp. Status is covid-19 and a computer query has me valid.
Does anyone know of a number I can call or e-mail to get this resolved ? There used to be a way to expedite leo cards but I'm told that's not the case anymore.
Thanks in advance, a retired p.o.
12/01/2020 12:17:00 AM
Same here.....they must have known it was a poor system when they added the cause to the statute that extends the card for 12 months after expiration if one applied for renewal before expiration..... Fail safe....
Same thing when Rham was mayor. The beat goes on and on and on and...
Do as I say, not as I do.
Re: MOTCOC (Mayor of the City of Chicago), just like POTUS or FLOTUS).
Stop calling these useless pieces of shit dignitaries. They are no where near dignified, nor special in any way.
But I have some slug tell me I can't leave my assigned vehicle on LaSalle while I run inside to drop off paperwork? and then cries to the female sergeant when I tell him it'll be 30 secs??? parked two spots behind the creatures unoccupied SUVs. those guys take the cake...the immediate detail is bad enough but the slugs in uniform that think they're all that? grow some balls and work a beat otherwise take our uniform off
Write no one for anything, And stay fetal.
Anonymous said...
Anonymous Anonymous said...
O.t.
I Have been waiting for my foid card for eight months now. I'm told the budget was reduced and staffing cut but they took my money quickly. On the website my exp. Status is covid-19 and a computer query has me valid.
Does anyone know of a number I can call or e-mail to get this resolved ? There used to be a way to expedite leo cards but I'm told that's not the case anymore.
Thanks in advance, a retired p.o.
12/01/2020 12:17:00 AM
Same here.....they must have known it was a poor system when they added the cause to the statute that extends the card for 12 months after expiration if one applied for renewal before expiration..... Fail safe....
12/01/2020 11:18:00 AM
Funny thing though is I had a relative check themselves in for depression (Not Suicidal) and within a week of being discharged they got a letter saying that they must give up their FOID card and any weapons to the State. Amazing how they can do that in a timely manner but make law abiding citizens wait for a FOID. I cant wit to retire and move to a more friendly state.
The FOID and xxl cards are being purposefully held back by the pritzker Administration in the dictates of theDNC. It’s goal is to limit the amount of firearms in Illinois. Blm must be very happy because that’s who running this state now.
A lawsuit should be filed against the ISP for not issuing FOID cards to citizens in a timely manner. They are unlawfully withholding your 2A rights. Its not our problem this shithole state cant get their crap together.
To Retired PO. My FOID expired. Received new one within 2weeks. I would double check with the state
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Anonymous Anonymous said...
O.t.
I Have been waiting for my foid card for eight months now. I'm told the budget was reduced and staffing cut but they took my money quickly. On the website my exp. Status is covid-19 and a computer query has me valid.
Does anyone know of a number I can call or e-mail to get this resolved ? There used to be a way to expedite leo cards but I'm told that's not the case anymore.
Thanks in advance, a retired p.o.
12/01/2020 12:17:00 AM
Same here.....they must have known it was a poor system when they added the cause to the statute that extends the card for 12 months after expiration if one applied for renewal before expiration..... Fail safe....
12/01/2020 11:18:00 AM
I’m a LEO and my renewal took just over eight months to receive. There is no way to speed up the process even for Police.
In covid lockdown, I've spent the past two days watching the election fraud hearings in Arizona, Michigan and Virginia. I hope all those brave people who stepped forward to report what they witnessed election night and after are getting some kind of protection. These leftists and their media are vicious if you don't tow their line. The stuff they reported-frightening. Makes me wonder if Crimesha really did win.
ISRA has filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois for unlawfully withholding FOID cards. Membership costs $25 dollars a year, they are the only organization in this state fighting for our 2nd amendment rights.
Hey 12/01/2020 11:04:00 PM, did you see that the justice department says that there was no harm to the election and will not investigate?
Either they are trying to get on Biden’s team or they are still totally corrupt?
Disgusting!!!
nonymous said...
A lawsuit should be filed against the ISP for not issuing FOID cards to citizens in a timely manner. They are unlawfully withholding your 2A rights. Its not our problem this shithole state cant get their crap together.
12/01/2020 07:12:00 PM
The matter is in court as we speak, a lawsuit filed by the Illinois Rifle Assn. One of the plantiffs has been waiting two years to get his concealed carry card. Allegedly, JB took most of the money allocated to the program and transferred it to another area of government and the program is shorthanded. I and many I have talked to think this is just JB's way of gun control. It took me 3.5 months to renew my FOID card. If a citizen applies for their FOID card and then their CC card, it is taking about a year to complete the process
Had the same problem with foi renewal. Go to your fop book state police directory and call the headquarters number in springfield. Got bounced around a few times and then connected to office where they process everything. Came in the mail a few weeks later after talking to an officer there. 217-786-6677.
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