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Walter Burnett Jr., the longest-serving alderman and current vice mayor of Chicago, has announced he will step down from the City Council at the end of July 2025. Burnett has expressed his desire for his son to be appointed as his successor. In addition to leaving the council, Burnett is reportedly considering a leadership role at the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA). His planned departure and the potential appointment of his son have drawn criticism from some observers who view it as an example of entrenched political practices often referred to as "The Chicago Way."
The 9th Congressional District features a raft of candidates to succeed Jan Schakowsky. There are some real kooks on the Democratic side, including Bushra Amiwala, who is an admirer of Minnesota radical Ilhan Omar. https://t.co/nPKda9lIE5
The longest-serving member currently on the Chicago City Council is retiring at the end of the month, and he wants his son to be appointed to replace him. Some critics say this could be another example of "The Chicago Way." https://t.co/dQuY2Hb1dt
Chicago Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. said he is stepping down. He said he will leave the Chicago City Council at the end of the month. https://t.co/mumBVC8V3b
