Chicago Fraternal Order of Police members will choose between incumbent president John Catanzara and CPD detective Robert Bartlett in a Friday election.
. The April 4 mayoral runoff election, featuring Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson and former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas — candidates with sharply contrasting views on policing — will largely determine who fills each role.
“I don’t think this election matters,” Futterman said. “While they may have very different personalities and styles — and they do — ultimately, both of them seek to continue to represent the same interests that FOP has championed for years. In February 2021, nearly 80 community groups called for his ouster over allegations he made racist remarks in a series of social media posts.
Catanzara acknowledged his strong-armed style in his January “State of Our Union” report in the lodge’s monthly magazine. He has a political “hit list” of aldermen who called for his resignation and a “Bring it on” mindset unafraid of confrontation, he noted.The union increased dues to become more involved in elected politics and helped run a record eight officers for City Council seats, he said. Two of the eight officer made runoffs in the 10th and 11th wards.
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