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During a news conference, Johnson rejected demands from the City Council that he should pause the appointment process. He also responded to criticism that he has been too heavily involved with Chicago“When I ran for mayor, I promised to transform our public education system,” Johnson. “I’m a man of my word. And that means bold leadership … that doesn’t nibble around the edges and look for incremental gain.
“Chicagoans deserve a voice when it comes to decisions that will affect our school system and city as a whole,” the council members wrote. “A school board full of lame-duck appointees carrying out only a few months of a term before residents get a chance to elect representatives is not what is in our best interest.”“The City Council can have as many hearings as they want,” Johnson said. “There’s only one person who has the authority by state law to make appointments.
Johnson has not commented directly on Martinez, simply saying he rejects cuts to schools and wants to secure more revenue for CPS.
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