Cleaning House?
Conehead is getting rid of people he doesn't like:
Three days after warning of a City Hall housecleaning fueled by disloyalty, Mayor Brandon Johnson broke out the broom.
It happened quicker than anyone expected. In rapid-fire succession, the mayor’s office announced that Aviation Commissioner Jamie Rhee and Civilian Office of Police Accountability chief Andrea Kersten, both holdovers from previous administrations, were “retiring.” Also leaving is another holdover, OEMC director Jose Tirado, who has a job lined up.
The Chicago Sun-Times reported earlier this week that Rhee was among those whose days could be numbered as Johnson seeks to act on his claim that he should have “cleaned house faster” when he took office and now plans to correct that mistake by sending people packing.
“If you ain’t with us, you just gotta go,” the mayor said.
While every cop should applaud the firing of the CuckfOPA witch and the OEMC departure appears completely voluntary, the Aviation Commissioner is garnering assorted aldermanic praise, which may hint at Conehead making yet another misstep. The appointments he makes moving forward will tell everyone more.
One could be forgiven for noting the ::ahem:: "melanin deficiency" of all the persons leaving or being forced out though
posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
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Andrea Kersten should go down to New Orleans with Granny Clampett.
They could open up a nice lesbian owned business together like a homeless shelter for cats.
Tirado going to the county. That’s been known for months. An old Daley pal is taking over the airports.
LOL, Johnson is clueless.
Andrea Kersten was one of the most destructive forces this department has ever seen in it's 190 year fucking history. Andrea if you see this from all of us. fuck you and wish nothing but the absolute worst for you from here until the grave.
"One could be forgiven for noting the ::ahem:: ‘melanin deficiency’ of all the persons leaving or being forced out though"
Will they be replaced 1-for-1 like they are at CPD? e.g. replacing a black female with a black female, an hispanic male with an hispanic male, etc.
they did this at ctu ... its fake theatrics ... they used these people to learn the systems and power areas within certain departments ... now will come some serious "restructuring" to get complete compliance from all workers across departments and vendors in the next year and a half ... before the election year there will be real firings of top performers to scare people into voting the right way ... might be a few wild situations thrown in there for distractions like a strike or a political confrontation
“If you ain’t with us, you gotta go.” It’s just another way of not openly saying, “You ain’t one of us, you gotta go.”
There are pastors out there salivating at the thought of getting those jobs.
Pleas
Could give a shit just need to get to 50. Staying between 50-55 every year is about 3-5 off your life. Staying to 55 to die at 60 is pointless. This job is toast.
Sure would be great to throw that 'systemic racism' business right back at them...
As long as we are getting rid of incompetant white people please rid us of this moron Hein. May be the worst Chief of Patrol ever. How did this douche even get this spot. Was the “Shadow” of a former Commander of 009. Hein is spineless and ball-less, which is why his only means of getting attention is being a complete dickhead. Please do us a favor and leave the job and take all your uesless lackys with you. Talking down to people at meetings doesnt make you feared or a leader it just shows what a beatoff you really are
Speaking of disloyalty, will Wallace get whacked for trying to get out of the City?
I started reading this and I almost got excited. I thought Conehead was stepping down.
The mayor keeps making enemies, but not fixing anything that has to do with this city.
BJ only wants those around him that are willing to be the scapegoat. Hopefully, Kersten tells everything she knows.
It happens that I know Rhee and Tirado professionally. I’ve not ever been a police officer, and I’ll not get more specific than that. Both were absolutely miserable to work with, from my perspective. I won’t miss them.
I’m looking for more names that was carried under former Mayor Lightfoot administration 🤨🧐🤔🫣
I worked for a Fortune 500 Health Care company for 20 years (2002-2022). When I started, the IT division was 100% American; mostly Caucasian, with about 30% of the staff being very talented, capable minorities.
As a result of a merger in 2006, control of IT was given to an Indian immigrant. Very capable guy, with whom I enjoyed working. But by 2016, 90% of the IT staff was from India; about half working offshore, and the other half principally on bogus H1-B visas procured by high-volume body shops.
When merit is not a consideration (but loyalty is), people hire tribally. It has always been this way. For God's sakes, look at Detroit from the Coleman Young years forward.
Conehead's personnel policies shouldn't be a surprise to you at all. It happens everywhere in urban city government and (as described above) in many large corporations as well.
It doesn’t really matter who he appoints - they will still peddle the same philosophies. You can shuffle the deck chairs, but it’s still a sinking ship. This guy couldn’t even run a sanctuary city properly under a sympathetic Federal government - he’s about to get eaten alive or snap in public. It’s gonna be so fun to watch!
Another month, he’ll be sucking his thumb in the gift room.
He is an idiot, This is what the airlines have been waiting for. The city has destroyed the airport over the last year. The terminal expansion project is so over budget the contractor has gone back twice to redesign the project. The mayor is looking to send his people out there too raid the bank, get as much money out of the airport through his friends and force United to move and have American shift major operations elsewhere . It is only a matter of time and O'Hare is done it is the next Gary. The city's only hope is Johnson gets indicted or put in jail by Trump. This ass clown is the biggest racist the city has ever seen. I can't wait for the CTU to get shut down too. They are on the news saying how Trump is attacking the children. They should all be in jail.
Not one will be missed and there is a boat load more that need to go.
After musk is done , all those ctu people will need top city jobs 🤪🤪
Putting the "Cone" to their ass.....
CHICAGO - Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a hiring freeze across city departments, including police and fire, as Chicago grapples with a projected $223 million budget shortfall for 2024.
This mayor is a total goof! He has no clue on what to do. These changes will again come back to bite him in his ass, BC he will hire people not qualified to do the job he will be placing them in. Sad that we miss Lorrie, we thought she was the worst, WOW were we wrong..
Another Saint Valentine’s massacre in Chicago! For the goofy Mayor to wait all this time and then decide the city can do better shows how out of touch the Mayor is with his Department leaders? Looks like Brandon Johnson is now cleaning house after the entire city has become a disaster? Now he opens his eyes and finds out others that do not agree with his leadership?
Wait till he gets back to CPD command staff?
Heard Frank Velez from CFD is going to head the ORMC. God help us all!
Axin for a friend how does he get to keep his job
Good Riddance Andrea Kersten..don’t let the door hit you on the way out you incompetent Police Hater
Ain’t nobody with him except maybe some ignorant teachers.
Hope you’re staying warm in your moms basement as you type this. Get a life.
Kim Fox new head of COPA.
Goodbye Andre. You truly are a useless piece of shit.
He tried to go to Detroit PD and was denied. Going forward, CPD leader will have a difficult time getting hired by outside agencies.
Jamie Rhee is well known, liked and highly respected. Mayor Johnson is for sure a one time mayor.
Conehead pushed for resignation because he wants loyalty. That’s interesting.
Idiot is getting rid of everyone except for the ones he should.
I’m totally against the mayor . Where’s the recall ?
The head of COPA, Andrea Kersten resigned. She’s fleeing before indictments come down. She was not fired, she resigned. She has heavy ties to Rahm Emmanuel's family. Emmanuel’s brother beings the money grabbing Lalapalooza to Chicago. She’ll be ok. . Conehead is trying to mislead the public. He’s not cracking the whip. People are fleeing. Tirado was offered a job with the county.
Kersten will be talking to the Feds in no time. Sit tight indictments are coming down.
This clown is just floundering because he has no idea what he's doing.
Guess what all three replacements will have in common….
Brandon Johnson has Chicago looking like a fool.
Actually Tirado was a police boss before he went to OEMC. He is not retiring but going to the State’s Attorney Office.
“So now I’m in a position now where I’m going to be making some decisions in the days to come, because playing nice with other people who ain’t about us, it’s just a waste of exercise.’l
What vision would that be?
That idiot doesn’t have a vision.
Anyone else find it funny this is occuring at the same time the payout to the cop shooting sociopaths family is held up?
You forgot about Joe Calvello the mayors communications strategist. He is leaving less than one year on the job . A colossal failure from Day One.
How about clean out the front office, the desk, CAPS and Community Policing. Place those hide inside officers back on the beat.
Good riddance to that POS Kersten.
Kim Foxx is headed to COPA, be carefully of what you applause and ask for. Toni Preckwinkle is still the County Board President and these are her people.
Mayor Johnson is the one that needs to step down/ GO... all he cares about is POWER, MONEY, and CONTROL. He cares more about the illegals then the citizens of Chicago!!!
Remove him from office!!!
They all should leave. Good for them....who wants their professional reputation ruined by Mayor Conehead ?
Mayor Mohawk is clueless.
"Fueled by disloyalty". What an egomaniac.
I wonder if the Democrats and the people of Chicago will ever learn their lesson?
Get out now, while you can, because Conehead’s administration is a shipwreck.
I don't think the mayor knows who or what he wants. People that will work for him are only playing a role for a time until the cash cow runs dry. No one is behind him. His office and security detail are full of "yes" men (and women) Good thing conehead has the CTU to tell him what to do. I expect the city to circle the drain even faster in the later days of BJ's term as mayor comes to a close.
Everyone that's still reporting to Groot will be gone. That’t almost everyone up top.
Clown Show, love it.
Hello Kim Foxx?
Kim Foxx didn’t renew her ARDC card, because she’s headed to COPA.
Just remember we wanted Rahm out , cheered when he lost then got Lightfoot . Wanted her gone , cheered when she lost , and got Johnson. I wouldn’t be excited , he’s just going to put some even bigger police hater he can control in all these spots
Chicago’s top internal watchdog is blasting Mayor Brandon Johnson and previous administrations for repeatedly hindering independent investigations into misconduct throughout city government out of fear those probes “may result in embarrassment or political consequences to City leaders.”
I said that in my comment months ago. I heard from source that Foxx would be the replacement. Time will tell.
Basically, what Conehead is saying, If you weren't hired by me...Goodbye! If you don't kiss my ass...goodbye!! If you ain't Black...goodbye!!!
Federal Shadow Over Chicago: Unpacking the Jurisdiction in Lightfoot and Johnson's Alleged Missteps.
In Chicago's political landscape, where corruption has historically been as much a part of the scenery as the skyline, the latest chapter involves former Mayor Lori Lightfoot and current Mayor Brandon Johnson. They're embroiled in allegations that could invite federal intervention into local affairs, a twist that's as intriguing as it is potentially damning.
The crux of the matter is their suspected interference with Chicago's Inspector General, Deborah Witzburg, whose office has been digging into a slew of issues from ethics breaches to how the Chicago Police Department operates. But when the city's Law Department steps in, allegedly obstructing these probes, you've got the makings of a legal showdown.
One key area where federal law might step in is police accountability. The U.S. Department of Justice has the power to investigate local cops for rights violations, thanks to laws like 34 U.S.C. § 12601. Given Chicago's past, including the botched raid on Anjanette Young, the feds might just come knocking again if new dirt surfaces.
Then there's the corruption angle. If Lightfoot or Johnson's actions whiff of wire fraud or campaign finance shenanigans, especially if they've used the U.S. mail or crossed state lines, expect the FBI or U.S. Attorney's Office to take an interest. Chicago's history with political graft means this isn't a stretch by any imagination.
The obstruction of justice charge is another angle where federal law could take the stage. If there's any hint that local officials tampered with witnesses or blocked federal probes, this falls under 18 U.S.C. § 1505, making it a federal case.
Civil rights violations could also pull federal agencies into the fray. If there's a pattern of rights abuses or discrimination that the feds can't overlook, you might see the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ stepping up to bat.
Now, with a new administration, how this plays out could swing in different directions. But the potential for federal crimes in these allegations means this isn't just a local squabble; it's a national one, where the law's long arm might reach from Washington to Windy City.
Watching this saga unfold, it's a stark reminder that in America, no one's above the law, no matter how high their office. Whether this ends in federal court or stays local remains to be seen, but one thing's clear: Chicago's political playbook is under the microscope like never before.
The feds are investigating.
it's beyond cozy.
Two more years of this fool. Then we move on!
Wait for the new incompetents.
You have to laugh. All would have been gone under a new administration. The Airport has become a dumping ground for patronage. ORMC is a mess. And COPA -good bye!
Kwame Kilpatrick would be proud!
Great work detective
ah yes,,,, what better way to get the media to talk about something other than his fancy shoes and cufflinks from those mysterious donors
If any of these people don't file lawsuits you know they're going to land somewhere else on the city payroll with a hefty raise and MORE perks. Don't believe the hype. This is just a shell game...
When people don’t know what their job requires of them, they start doing all types of other sh-t. That’s called incompetent..
The mayor is doing all of that to take the attention off Crime, especially homicide
When the mayor denied the IG’s office access to City Hall that invited the Feds.
Conehead is going to end his career behind bars, one way or another.
How can I get one of those Gucci bags that Conehead collected on behalf of the citizens of Chicago? Asking for a friend.
Lardass & conehead will be sweating on 5 March. MAGA
Noticing the melanin deficiency of those departing would be raggedy.
If this line works for Dems, they shouldn't have a problem with Trump expressing the same sentiments regarding federal jobs.
Conehead approval rating at 14%, so he fires his few remaining non-BLM executives in response. Watch Conehead approval rating drop to 7%.
They opened a spot for Kim fox to take over
Looks like someone took notes from Trumps hand book.
It happened in the federal government and military, but they are cleaning it up now.
I for one, request that mayor BJ strive for more diversity in his administration, to include heterosexual white males and females. I want this administration to look more like me...
So how come the Chicago media is not crying about the "lack of diversity" among the City of Chocago workforce?
conehead isn't qualified to be mayor. he is too stupid to hire qualified people or keep qualified people.
Doubt it. Take the pension and get a police chief job. Isn’t that what a lot of the bosses do?
Yep!!!
OT - On this St. Valentines Day, let us pause to remember the sole survivor of that day 96 years ago...
Godspeed, good wishes & requiescat in pace, Highball the German Shepherd.
If Crimesha became the head of COPA, we would have the easiest job in the world. Proactive will just be a word in the dictionary. Compstat will consist of people’s heads exploding from lack of or the absence of activity. We will become armed report takers with the occasional “holding the offender” arrest on signed complaints.
They will when they're nearly a million in debt and in bankruptcy.
You can tell how heavy and political a person is when you watch them bounce from one clouted position to another. Tirado has always been that person. He went from Sgt to Chief in 5 or 6 years, never had a bad spot on the job, then to OEMC as Dep Director, and then Director, now to CCSAO; it doesn't get any more political than that. All those years of doing the party's bidding paid off.
Not out of the realm of possibility, but it would absolutely be the nail in the coffin of CPD.
Kersten will be replaced by someone more rabid.
Good riddance to Kersten, but don't expect her successor to be any different. The groundwork was laid as to what kind of office COPA is and will continue to be-anti police. They are determined to right all the perceived wrongs of the department's past. When they get an investigation, you will be guilty of something, guaranteed, even if it's something not within the pervue or the scope of their investigation, that's just the way it is now. You will then receive an over-inflated disciplinary recommendation, or they will recommend termination (they do that a lot). Nothing is going to change.
Cleaning house? We need to totally disinfect government and its bureaucracies at all levels in this state. Chiraq, Crook County and State of ILL all need a D.O.G.E. or Democrats Officially Getting Exposed type accountability.
Hope and Change. Moving Forward. Take Back Our Democracy.
ot: the nine and a half digit midget is on CNN
https://nypost.com/2025/02/14/media/cnn-hires-rahm-emanuel-former-obama-biden-official/
We will miss the Groot? Not a fucking chance! There was a choice made. It was between her and the devil. Groot was so bad that Chicago chose the devil. And, if the cee word was ever appropriate, it describes Kersten. Buh-bye you rotten piece of shit!
This poster is spot on.
You talking about the Mayor of Northwest Highway? He is absolutely the worst. A subpar person.
FOXX can't work for COIPA for 5 years
“So now I’m in a position now where I’m going to be making some decisions in the days to come, because playing nice with other people who ain’t about us, it’s just a waste of exercise.”
If you think Kersten was bad wait until you have to deal with Kim Foxx.
Aviation Commissioner Jamie Rhee is retiring, OEMC director Jose Tirado is "transitioning out" and COPA chief Andrea Kersten is resigning. This mayor is a loser.
The problem is “merit” in Chicago has been warped to mean “diversity” which ends up being almost no diversity as far as white people are concerned.
In my dream world, every single white liberal loses their job to an unqualified minority.
I would say that would be a slam dunk
Maybe for you. Gotta love being in a cush unit with zero stress for the last 10 years. Ton of OT while floating til 55/healthcare later this year. Work out on the clock, too. This job (nope, it ain’t a career - hasn’t been for decades) is what ya make of it. The old timers who trained me many moons ago had it right when they said “treat this job like a whore, kid”. Wish I woulda listened to their wisdom earlier.
STFU BARZ. Grow a pair and say it to his face. Your lucky your retiring soon you weasel.
Absolutely!
It’s the Chicago way! Do you think Tirado was qualified to be a Chief yet alone head of OEMC? You ever see his fatass give a press conference? Fuck him and both of the other two assholes.
tirado is an idiot
take hot Monica with you Frankie !!!!
Tirado is a former 006th district hack who sucked Eddie Johnson’s Johnson to get aHEAD.
Yep, look for him to be forced to retire ala “Pendarvis”…
Ohhh yeah!
Tirado too
Wait till she starts flapping her mouth about the upper echelon of CPD.
Look for an abrupt exodus from several exempts by May 15th.
Incompetence?
Great, another political appointment where he’ll do nothing.
Just like the previous administration did the New York Mayor, the current administration will be cleaning house momentarily!
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