🔥The mayor is facing allegations of firing government workers for insufficient loyalty.
💼Three former employees have filed lawsuits against the mayor.
🏛️The mayor is accused of asking for dirt on employees and making them do campaign work.
📋The former head of the permitting department claims that permits were withheld from unsupportive individuals.
💰Support for the mayor's tenure and campaign donations seem to have influenced the issuance of permits.
What are the allegations against the mayor?
—The mayor is accused of firing government workers for not being loyal enough and asking for dirt on employees.
Are there any legal actions against the mayor?
—Yes, three former employees have filed lawsuits against her.
What did the former head of the permitting department claim?
—The former head of the permitting department claims that permits were withheld from individuals who didn't support the mayor's tenure or donate to her campaign.
Did employees have difficulties obtaining permits?
—Employees who were seen as unsupportive of the mayor's agenda or campaign reported difficulty in obtaining permits.
Did campaign donations play a role in permit issuance?
—Yes, it seems that support for the mayor's tenure and campaign donations influenced the issuance of permits.
00:00The man in custody had just been released from prison.
00:01A South Suburban mayor is facing new allegations of firing government workers for insufficient loyalty.
00:09Three former employees have filed lawsuits against the mayor.
00:10A township worker claimed that the mayor asked for dirt on employees and made them do campaign work.
00:14The former head of the permitting department alleges that permits were withheld from people who didn't support the mayor's tenure or donate to her campaign.
00:18Employees reported difficulties in obtaining permits if they didn't align with the mayor's agenda.
00:23The mayor is accused of withholding permits from unsupportive individuals.
00:27Campaign donations seem to have influenced the issuance of permits.
