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#2,340 - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Blows $30K Campaign Funds on Makeup and Skincare in One Year
News For Reasonable People
English - June 15, 2024 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsInvesting Business Entrepreneurship san francisco trending news protests defund the police antifa blm seattle conservative republican journalism Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Chicago's Progressive Mayor, Brandon Johnson, is under scrutiny for spending $30,000 of campaign funds on makeup and grooming expenses. The Chicago Sun-Times questioned these expenditures, revealing payments to local makeup artist Denise Milloy. Johnson's campaign claims these expenses support black and women-owned businesses, but critics argue this is a misuse of funds, especially given Chicago's high crime rates and financial challenges. While Johnson defends his spending as necessary for public appearances, residents and political opponents are appalled, citing misplaced priorities as Chicago faces significant violence and economic issues. This controversy highlights ongoing concerns about fiscal responsibility and leadership in urban governance.
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