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EPISODE · Apr 4, 2026 · 55 MIN

Police staffing report, Cook County taxes, and Mayor Johnson's CHA fiasco.

from Chicago Contrarian, The Podcast · host Chicago Contrarian

An expected report on CPD drew some odd conclusions, mainly over Police Districts' staffing levels. Is manpower properly distributed properly in Chicago? A recent study revealed Cook County taxes have risen at twice the rate of inflation. Is there any end in sight to unmanageable property taxes in Cook County? Unsurprisingly, Mayor Johnson is contending with another flop. With his choice of Walter Burnett given the axe by the CHA Board, Johnson has attempted to dismiss the CHA Board chair. Will the mayor succeed in his ploy to control the CHA? We'll discuss.

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