Another FOP Win
Conehead in full retreat:
Mayor Brandon Johnson dodged what might have been an embarrassing defeat by opting Wednesday not to ask his City Council allies to reaffirm their symbolic commitment to police reform and accountability. At issue was an arbitrator’s ruling allowing police officers recommended for firings or suspensions over one year to bypass the Police Board and take their cases to arbitration.
The Council voted 33-16 in December to reject that ruling, and arbitrator Edwin Benn on Jan. 4 decision reaffirmed it. That sent the matter back to the Council for a second vote, but the Police Committee never held a meeting on it.
Johnson wanted the Council to reject that ruling again. His allies filed notice of their intention to seek that vote with the city clerk’s office. The city’s longtime labor negotiator Jim Franczek even told a Circuit Court judge hearing a lawsuit already filed by the Fraternal Order of Police that the second vote would be held at Wednesday’s City Council meeting.
But Johnson had a problem. He needed two-thirds of the Council — 34 members — to vote to immediately consider the matter because it had not been before a committee.
The FOP president made sure that Conehead's next trip to the hospital is right around the corner:
“He knew there were defectors out of the first group and he didn’t want to risk it ... so he pulled a parliamentary move and lied to the judge,” Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara told the Sun-Times. “He’s a coward,” Catanzara said of Johnson. “You had your attorney tell the judge you’re calling the vote. Call the vote. But he didn’t do it.”
Another court hearing is next week, and “I would hope the judge issues a temporary restraining order on all Police Board cases and a summary judgment right on the spot,” Catanzara said.
The fiery FOP president advised city officials to “get your checkbooks ready.” “We’re gonna sue the s--t out of ’em civilly for damages for not allowing due process for these members since 2019. That’s a lot of officers. That’s a lot of money,” the FOP president said.
Keep the pressure on, because a win here is going to be very important after all of the CRs that will be filed during the DNC in August.
Labels: FOP
posted by SCC at 12:05 AM
58 Comments:
Can you imagine the vitriol that is going to permeate through these posts by the ex-FOP board members and Cantazara haters if he wins this?
Oh, the humanity!
I don't know who really reads this but if any progressive types or if any city lawyer scans these posts, take note. Our government is of checks and balances. The police board fails to be neutral, or fair due to political obligations. Compare this to a bench or jury trial. If you want competant & experienced officers please stop this reform nonsense. Every reform & law passed has only increased crime to where just living is basically impossible, & made life worse for everyone. I'm telling you now, hardcore lifetime Democratic voters are switching to Republican. We know , the machine will try to steal anouther election & proof just come out it was not a fairly tale lie. The American people have zero faith in its government or media. Let's see what complete insanity is on the horizon after a city government cannot even give already established (labor) due process to its employees.
SCC...Your writing style is a pure joy to the eyes! Thank you.
Thanks John for the biggest raise I’ve ever gotten and for this!! Can’t wait to vote for you again and maybe now the bashing can stop from the same two people over and over again.
Lawyers. It was always going to come down to lawyers and lawsuits.
Just out of curiosity, why is he using 2019 as the magic number for a date regarding action?
So anyone being unduly terminated since 2019 might have some sort of recourse, but those terminated before that are just SOL?
A win is a win I guess for sure but was just curious how that became the line in the sand.
I’m no J-Cat fanboy by any stretch of the imagination.
And I’m quite sure he’s on his own particular brand of BS in many different regards.
But I will give credit where credit is due.
All of our FOP presidents have been involved in their fair share of shenanigans over the years.
At least with this guy we’re getting a return of some sort in various ways.
https://www.youtube.com/live/65iwnI2hjAA?feature=shared
Off topic but Chinese communists in England trying to suppress freedom of speech in a public place. Sadly, the female police officer took the side of the Communists. Kind of long video but entertaining.
It will not be a Win!, until the right to arbitration is accepted by the city.
Great job John….Wish L2 on the fireside had your balls!
The fiery FOP president advised city officials to “get your checkbooks ready.” “We’re gonna sue the s--t out of ’em civilly for damages for not allowing due process for these members since 2019. That’s a lot of officers. That’s a lot of money,” the FOP president said
Sue these bitches federally for punitive damages, make them pay out of their own pockets...
The FOP president made sure that Conehead's next trip to the hospital is right around the corner:
Mama said he just ain't right in da head...
Anonymous said...
Can you imagine the vitriol that is going to permeate through these posts by the ex-FOP board members and Cantazara haters if he wins this?
Oh, the humanity!
JCAT continued what Preib and Bartlett won.....its a win for the members and not JCAT.
If the lawsuits fly I sincerely hope the politicians & police board members are made to pay judgements from their own pockets and not from tax payer money.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Can you imagine the vitriol that is going to permeate through these posts by the ex-FOP board members and Cantazara haters if he wins this?
Oh, the humanity!
1/25/2024 12:16:00 AM
You do know this whole process started with the prior board right? And because courts don’t run efficiently and are slow as fuck the ruling was not issued until after Cantanzara took office. So of course John acts like it all his doing and gives zero credit to the ones who researched and filled this process in the beginning.
It is funny how John champions his multiple trips in front of the police board but not once did he ever make this argument that he deserved an arbitrator instead of the police board to rule on his cases. You want to know why? Cause he had no clue about it.
Facts matter. Just not with John and his lackeys.
J-Cat is the Man! I am already enjoying my 5% raise. It is going to be J-Cat by a landslide in the next FOP election.
Does anyone know if the sgts Lts and Capt’s got the raise? I heard the city again violated their “me-too” clause of the contract and are denying them a raise. Another example of the city just violating contracts whenever they want.
I appreciate the sentiment, and progress.
That said, John, please stop mother fucking everyone we have to do business with...
Calling Dr. Fine, Dr. Howard !
Glad to see that anyone who may have a major incident pending right now can breath a little easier as now they can get a fair shake and not have to worry about a police board who fired people just to appease politics for the sake of being progressive. I wonder? What will happen to the Sgt and officers who were fired because of Labuan McDonald shooting who had nothing do do with the “cover up” they tried to push. The Sgt who wasn’t even there and just approved a report that had no real substance to it?? What happens to them? What about guys fired during a shooting that was justified but fired because of a late activation(should be a reprimand or 1 day).
The FLOP will fold. It always does. Otherwise sue each alderman individually. If the City does anything to help the aldermen, that is proof of collusion and conspiracy.
Remember when you are on a skirmish line somewhere in august and the sugar turns to shit. Remember the treachery of the mayor and city council as well as the police board. Remember all of the guys you worked with who got screwed by copa cabana after the summer of floyd. Never forget that the cook county state's attorney referred to the police department as the blue klux klan.
The police board is like getting caught cheating on your wife after she cheated on you. And then going before a panel of your wife’s best friends who will decide your punishment.
None of the police oversight entities are are fully independent. The CCPSA has their hand in everything. And if you look at some of their social media, or that the District Councils (and their members) they oversee, they are far, far from neutral. The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability has a role in selecting and removing the Superintendent, Police Board members, and the head if COPA so if they want to stick around, they have to keep the CCPSA happy. That's why arbitration is needed.
I have just one question for Blowie, “are you stupid or something”
Anonymous said...
https://www.youtube.com/live/65iwnI2hjAA?feature=shared
Off topic but Chinese communists in England trying to suppress freedom of speech in a public place. Sadly, the female police officer took the side of the Communists. Kind of long video but entertaining.
1/25/2024 01:55:00 AM
TF does this nonsense have to do with the actual topic here?
Here’s a thought. Why doesn’t CPD user in protestors into the DNC just like the capital police did in DC. Let’s make this DNC the most embarrassing and last one in Chicago.
Anonymous said...
https://www.youtube.com/live/65iwnI2hjAA?feature=shared
Off topic but Chinese communists in England trying to suppress freedom of speech in a public place. Sadly, the female police officer took the side of the Communists. Kind of long video but entertaining.
1/25/2024 01:55:00 AM
This story has got a fair amount of media attention in the U.K. An interesting point is that the Chinese officials or what ever threw out the "R" word racism. Even in China they know how to get a rise out of the woke western police.
John Catanzara should run for Cook Co Sheriff.
He could knock Dart out of the box.
Free investment tip: buy as many shares of Xanax and Valium as you can. Demand is skyrocketing in the Chicago area for some reason.
We know the cities people read these type of avenues, such as city counsel, they just refuse to acknowledge it. One of the "smartest" Northwestern(liberal woke cesspool school) liberal loving lawyers like Jennifer Dunn out there is going to have another L under her belt.
Hate him or love him, Brandon Johnson is a union guy. He hasn’t done anything to hurt the police yet outside of allowing migrants to live inside of our stations, and he kind of inherited the migrant situation. He hasn’t put up much of a fight with either of the unions.
I need a double cheeborgor an a beer.
Once again John us kicking ass and taking names! Great job John keep up the good work we are proud of you!
This troll is retarded:
“ Hate him or love him, Brandon Johnson is a union guy. He hasn’t done anything to hurt the police…”
Hate him or love him, Brandon Johnson is a union guy. He hasn’t done anything to hurt the police yet outside of allowing migrants to live inside of our stations, and he kind of inherited the migrant situation. He hasn’t put up much of a fight with either of the unions.
1/25/2024 12:33:00 PM
Hopefully you never have to face the police board.
Does anyone know if the sgts Lts and Capt’s got the raise? I heard the city again violated their “me-too” clause of the contract and are denying them a raise. Another example of the city just violating contracts whenever they want.
1/25/2024 08:31:00 AM
No raise yet. They’re just delaying the inevitable.
John Catanzara should run for Cook Co Sheriff.
He could knock Dart out of the box.
1/25/2024 10:13:00 AM
You sound stupid.
just like all the overtime lawsuits were gona win!believe it when you see it this fop flunky is all for himself he gets lucky on an easy case and you forget he's been a trouble maker his whole career trouble he created sheriff you gota be kidding
On duty paying customer at Dunkin’ doughnuts at 13th and wabash denied bathroom use.
Thats why there SHOULD be TERM LIMITS in office.
With all the cat claws coming out i feel like i need a tetanus shot !
I remember that almost all the previous FOP Presidents before Cantazara were the mayors lapdogs. Most were quiet little mice. All you old timers know it's the truth.
Keep up the good work Cantazara, don't back down and give them an ulcer.
"Anonymous said...
just like all the overtime lawsuits were gona win!believe it when you see it this fop flunky is all for himself he gets lucky on an easy case and you forget he's been a trouble maker his whole career trouble he created sheriff you gota be kidding
1/25/2024 06:25:00 PM"
Go find a very small violin and play it.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
John Catanzara should run for Cook Co Sheriff.
He could knock Dart out of the box.
1/25/2024 10:13:00 AM
You sound stupid.
You sound stupider
There were 2,800 votes that Were not counted and sat in a PO Box that Caranzara knew about . He failed to mention it to anyone but his secretary and allowed the election to be concluded . He then told his Fop Board and said these ballots were destroyed . Can’t wait u til he gets indicted one day and all of his followers will continue to sing his praises . Yeah “ I. Now he’s a crook but he speaks up ! “ sorry I have to stop to put some money on his commissary . The treasurer will be sitting next to him !
Anonymous Anonymous said...
On duty paying customer at Dunkin’ doughnuts at 13th and wabash denied bathroom use.
That place is not so clean. Go to the gas station next door. Problem solved.
I remember that almost all the previous FOP Presidents before Cantazara were the mayors lapdogs. Most were quiet little mice. All you old timers know it's the truth.
Keep up the good work Cantazara, don't back down and give them an ulcer.
I'm an old time and you couldn't be more correct. Strange people on this job that aren't happy with anyone or anything.
The FLOP will fold. It always does. Otherwise sue each alderman individually. If the City does anything to help the aldermen, that is proof of collusion and conspiracy.
You sound retarded
You do know this whole process started with the prior board right? And because courts don’t run efficiently and are slow as fuck the ruling was not issued until after Cantanzara took office. So of course John acts like it all his doing and gives zero credit to the ones who researched and filled this process in the beginning.
It is funny how John champions his multiple trips in front of the police board but not once did he ever make this argument that he deserved an arbitrator instead of the police board to rule on his cases. You want to know why? Cause he had no clue about it.
Facts matter. Just not with John and his lackeys.
1/25/2024 08:02:00 AM
It was arbitration, not the courts chief. The police board was part of the old contract dumb ass, you know the one that Kevin Graham negotiated, the current FOP knew the labor law and wanted it out of the newly approved contract. The city didn’t agree so it went to arbitration and the FOP won. You would think if this was a Kevin Graham initiative he would have said something before you, an anonymous blog commenter said something? Cantazara is like Trump to you people, everything’s he done that is a home run all you turds want to credit the past FOP admins. You know, the ones that try to sell you squad cars that the city is obligated to provide anyways is a win. Great timing for John huh? He keeps hitting home runs and it was all the old jag offs that were in the city pocket like Mike Shields said doing all the leg work. GTFO.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Hate him or love him, Brandon Johnson is a union guy. He hasn’t done anything to hurt the police yet outside of allowing migrants to live inside of our stations, and he kind of inherited the migrant situation. He hasn’t put up much of a fight with either of the unions.
1/25/2024 12:33:00 PM
Hopefully you never have to face the polic
Which part did I lie about? What has he done to hurt the police?
2019 someone asked? That’s when Bartlett won the case with the labor board…..John could have requested an arbitrator in his own case had he known about it…..
Hey get off your knees ! The right to basically remove the Police Board was won by Bob Bartlett . It was supposed to be put in effect when the contract was completed . The first thing Ratanzara did after kicking Graham out about the bs camera lies was to opt out of arbitration . He opted out ! It didn’t come in because of that . Let’s see there’s twenty one cops in call back bacause the held the line .” Can u imagine taking advice from guys who have been to the Police Board multiple times ? How many degrees does this crew have combined ? Not counting the ones you got in jail ! The hammer is gonna fall and wait til that happens . Money being spent faster than the cops who pays dues make ! Leave any prisoners in the back of the wagon lately ?
Kevin Graham never got a contract from the City of Chicago . That was Dean Angelo ! Amazing how dumb some people are . The City wasn’t going to give us a contract and as result arbitration was filed . John does a great job of spinning his lies , half truths and omissions . Too bad a lot of cops or so called ones can’t figure that out . Fact : He lied about Kevin Grahams entire case . He objected to Aguilar presenting the case and would show most rational people what a shit show it was . Fact : Kathy Spiewak testified Graham did not have access to the camera . It’s amazing this crew all ten of them the lack of work they do for their members and the ability to beat their own drums . Fact : 2,800 ballots were delivered to the Post Office and were not counted . Catanzara sent his secretary to the Post Office in violation of election rules and now states the ballots were destroyed . How much money has been funneled into other people’s pockets during elections ? One day this Union will be shut down and people will have their day in court and it won’t be the Police Board but a federal one ! That day is coming ! This administration is hiding the minutes from their members so that NO ONE knows where their dues are going !
Fuck You Pay Me !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c3bhh8fqYs
Calling folks names or bashing them for simply having a different opinion than you regarding J.C. or the union makes you sound like one of these intolerant progressive assholes.
OT: is it true that police officers and FTO's won't be able to sell back their comp time hours this year?
Anonymous Anonymous said...
OT: is it true that police officers and FTO's won't be able to sell back their comp time hours this year?
1/28/2024 09:54:00 AM
Sounds like a question for the union. Pick up the phone or send an email.
Sounds to me like some people need to hire a PR firm for damage control!
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