Mayor Brandon Johnson Again Faces Thorny Politics of Picking Zoning Chair, Other Council Appointments

Mayor Brandon Johnson again faces thorny politics of picking Zoning chair, other council appointments

As the departure of Ald. Walter Burnett leaves Mayor Brandon Johnson with the challenge of picking his third Zoning Committee chair, the City Council’s Black and Latino caucuses have already begun jockeying for the highly coveted leadership spot. Burnett, often dubbed the “dean” of the council as its most tenured member, will step down at the end of July, vacating both his committee chairmanship and role as Johnson’s vice mayor. The Zoning appoi…

Retiring Walter Burnett says his 'son of the 27th Ward' has earned the right to take his City Council seat

Retiring City Council dean Walter Burnett said Thursday his 29-year-old namesake is not only his son but a “son of the 27th Ward” who has earned the right to replace him.Some community leaders have argued that the city’s fastest-growing ward deserves better than a continuation of the old-school, all-in-the-family parade of Chicago politicians who have bequeathed their seats to their children.Burnett doesn’t view it as nepotism. He believes Walte…

Walter Burnett's Farewell: Alderpeople Praise 'Statesman' For 2 Hours At His Last City Council Meeting

CITY HALL — After 30 years in office, Chicago’s most tenured alderman left his final City Council meeting Wednesday after two hours of emotional tributes and a standing ovation. Listen 🎧 Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. (27th) is resigning at the end of the month, a decision he said is driven by his family, in particular his wife, Darlena Williams-Burnett, a former Cook County commissioner and Democratic committeewoman who has supported and advised his…

Retiring Walter Burnett says his ‘son of the 27th Ward’ has earned the right to take his City Council seat – Usa news

Retiring City Council dean Walter Burnett said Thursday his 29-year-old namesake is not only his son but a “son of the 27th Ward” who has earned the right to replace him. Some community leaders have argued that the city’s fastest-growing ward deserves better than a continuation of the old-school, all-in-the-family parade of Chicago politicians who have bequeathed their seats to their children. Burnett doesn’t view it as nepotism. He believes Wal…

Council Fails to Override Curfew Veto, and Bids Farewell to Ald. Burnett

At Wednesday’s meeting, council members shared heartfelt tributes to the Council’s current longest-serving member. The post Council Fails to Override Curfew Veto, and Bids Farewell to Ald. Burnett appeared first on South Side Weekly.