Illinois park boss accused of using taxpayer-funded credit card for daughter’s helicopter prom photoshoot

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Markham Park District chief cited after helicopter lands in public park for daughter’s prom photos

A Democratic park district executive in Markham, Illinois, landed a helicopter in a public park, near active basketball courts and playgrounds, so her 17-year-old daughter could pose for prom pictures. Now she faces citations, a reprimand from local officials, and a court case that has drawn national attention to a small suburb south of Chicago....

Illinois park boss accused of using taxpayer-funded credit card for daughter’s helicopter prom photoshoot – New York Post

Quintina Brown, head of the Markham Park District, arranged for a helicopter to land at Roesner Park May 8 so her 17-year-old daughter could pose for pictures in front of it on prom night. Brown is accused of using a taxpayer-funded credit card to help pay for the $800 helicopter rental.

Illinois park boss accused of using taxpayer-funded credit card for daughter’s helicopter prom photoshoot

Illinois park executive Quintina Brown faces backlash after allegedly using a taxpayer-funded card for an $800 helicopter prom photo shoot in a Markham public park near playgrounds.