Chicago Politics

Chicago Youth Works Presser 3.10.26

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Mayor Brandon Johnson attends the Chicago Youth Works Presser.

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2:30 Hi, good morning everyone. Thank you for being here. It is great to join you all today. I want to thank Principal Maharez and everyone here at Back of the Yards College Prep High School for hosting us today. It's been an incredible day so far. I want to thank all the amazing young people who worked so hard, so hard today, to create and lead the workshops that I had the experience to go through earlier. There's a particular group that they might suggest that my activity and behavior in their group was a little aggressive.

3:07 I just want to explain myself a little bit. They were yelling at me, so I got nervous. But with the exception of that one group, no, but all of the groups were great. I had a chance to spend time with Mr. Robert Anderson in his Digital Media 3 class. Many of these students attended my first annual Youth Media Day last month and wanted to reverse the roles and show me the ropes today, and they certainly did that. They led me through a series of mini-workshops focused on portrait photography techniques,

3:38 apparel design using heat press, a crash course in podcasting, and then even pitched me on some business ideas that they believe that our city needs. I always say that our young people are our greatest resource, and when we support them and give them access to opportunities, they can most certainly demonstrate some amazing things. That is why I'm excited to officially announce that with the help and input of young people across the city, we have renamed our youth employment initiative to Chicago Youth Works.

4:19 Since the start of my administration, I've made it my mission to work with our young people to create real pathways to opportunities that will get them paid, to learn skills, and to get ahead. We have significantly expanded youth employment opportunities, especially in our neighborhoods that have been historically neglected. In 2025, the city surpassed our goal to hire 29,000 young people for summer jobs, and we hired more than 31,000 Chicagoans aged between 14 and 24. That's a 55.6% increase since I took office.

4:53 The rebranding of our youth employment initiative, it recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary. growth of our city's youth employment opportunities. Opportunities like the Department of Streets and Sanitation Summer Trainee's Program that hired over 170 recent high school graduates between 2024 and 2025. And 120 of the young people who completed that program went on to become full-time DSS employees. The name Chicago Youth Works puts our city's hard-working young people front

5:27 center in the initiative, but it also ensures that it's where they belong, and that's in the front. And while today I'm announcing the launch of our summer application, the new name makes it clear that we are working to provide youth employment opportunities that extend beyond the summer months. Because this initiative is about more than just a summer job, it's about building skills, building confidence, and creating pathways to long-term success. The summer component of Chicago YouthWorks is a minimum of six weeks of paid employment initiatives serving youth and young

6:03 adults between the ages of 14 and 24. And it is powered by collaborating among community organizations, businesses, city departments, automatic offices, and sister agencies all working together to create a meaningful experience and paid opportunity across our beloved city. The summer application officially opens today and will close on May 29th with employment beginning in June and running through July or early August depending on the employer you are hired through. I encourage every young person here today to apply and tell your friends and

6:34 your family members to apply so that they can have this opportunity and they can apply at chicagoyouthworks.org. At this press conference last year I announced our goal to hire 29,000 young people for these opportunities. We were able to surpass and exceed that goal. This year our Our projected hiring goal is once again $29,000, and just like last year, we fully expect to exceed that number as well. Despite budgeting challenges and through advocacy and strong partnerships, we have been able

7:04 to maintain this ambitious goal. Finally, we are proud of the progress that we have made, but we know that there's a lot more work that we need to do. Chicago Youth Works is how we build a more equitable future for our young people, but it's also how we make Chicago the safest, most affordable big city in America. The work, talent, and drive shown by the students today shows me that they are ready and that they are willing and they have the talent and dedication that's needed to participate in all that we have to offer. And they just need that opportunity. And Chicago Youth Works will give youth like those that I interacted with today those opportunities.

7:40 And once again, thank you all for being here today. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to the greatest resource that our city has, and that's our young people. And so now I'm very proud to bring, again, Principal Maharez to the podium. Give her a nice round of applause, please. Good morning. Thank you, Mayor Johnson, for that introduction and for choosing to make such a significant announcement at Back of the Yards College Prep. I am honored to stand here today as the proud principal of Back of the Yards College Prep.

8:11 Back of the Yards High School is a school that represents a true transformation for this community. For years, this land stood as a junkyard, but thanks to the relentless advocacy of local elementary school stakeholders, community churches, and dedicated community members, Back of the Yards College Prep High School opened its doors in 2013. We are not just a school for kids who happen to live in Back of the Yards. We are a center of excellence built by the community's own vision. What makes our school unique is that when we opened,

8:42 we were one of the first wall-to-wall international baccalaureate schools in Chicago Public Schools. This means every single student who walks through our doors access to the prestigious IB curriculum. Our commitment to high academic standards is clear. Approximately 74% of our current senior class and 78% of our junior class currently are enrolled in at least one rigorous college-level DP IB course. Furthermore, as one of only three dual-language schools in the city,

9:16 we provide instruction in both English and Spanish to ensure our students develop the bilingualism and biliteracy required to lead in a global economy. In fact, we are incredibly proud to hold one of the highest CELA biliteracy proficiency rates in the entire district, providing that our students are graduating with the high-level language skills needed for the modern workforce. We connect classroom learning and real-world hands-on experience by moving beyond traditional lectures towards inquiry-based global projects.

9:51 Through the IB framework and our dual language instruction, students don't just study a language or a theory. They apply those skills to solve complex problems and communicate across cultures. This creates a bridge between the classroom and the professional world, preparing our students to be thinkers and leaders the moment they graduate. However, for a school like ours, the city's investment in youth employment is absolutely critical. While we provide the academic foundation, city-funded jobs and internships

10:22 provide the professional social capital our students need to thrive. Over the past couple of years, our students have actively engaged in One Summer Chicago, taking their bilingualism and the college-level critical thinking skills they've gained here and applying them directly to the city's workforce. These summer experiences have been transformative. They allow our students to see their classroom lessons in action, whether they are navigating professional environments in two languages or using IB-level problem solving to complete a job. By providing this

10:57 real-world paycheck and experience, One Summer Chicago ensures that our students' academic potential is met with clear and supported pathway to long success. Thank you. I would also at this time like to introduce Alderman Mike Rodriguez. Good morning. It's quite a pleasure to be here

11:28 and back of the yard as a little village native uh all my life spent on the streets of 26th street i love coming to 47th street to be with my brother and sisters uh just to the east in the second best neighborhood in the city of chicago just kidding you guys are awesome um i think uh our city is blessed to have one summer chicago our young people are blessed to have this program i want to congratulate the mayor and my colleagues in city council for continuing to invest in our young

12:05 people who are our greatest asset. The fact is I've spent a career working on youth violence prevention issues. Heck, President Obama named me one of 12 champions of change in youth violence prevention. And I know one of the pillars in youth violence prevention is young people having structured activities in the summer and what better structured activity than not just a job but a place to make connection, a place to build your social capital, a place where young people

12:41 learn about how to invest in themselves, learn how to be productive members of society. Heck, I remember my first job in high school and college and they were tied to government youth employment programs it is no coincidence that when we see record number of youth investments we see record number decline in violence we see increases in public safety that is no coincidence

13:17 my friends that is more than causality that's causation in my book it's a pleasure to be here and speak in English, I'll briefly speak in Spanish because I see some of my hermanos out there.

13:56 His parents arrived here to this country for them to have a better future. And what future we are giving the government? Inversions in young jobs. It's the truth that inversions in our young people and their jobs is to invest in our communities and to... Desmionir la violencia en nuestras calles. Es un placer estar aquí.

14:27 Ahora quiero presentar, now I will switch back to English and present Department of Family and Support Services Commissioner Angela Green. Commissioner? Thank you and good morning everyone. Good morning. Good morning. Once again my name is Angela Green and it is my joy and privilege to lead the team at the Department of Family and Support Services for the City of Chicago as their Commissioner. Thank you Mayor Johnson. Thank you for bringing us together today and for your deep belief in the promise of Chicago's youth

15:02 and in the bright future that we know they represent for our city. Alderman Rodriguez, thank you for your continued support of our youth and our young people here in the city. And Principal Maharez, thank you so much for opening your doors and hosting us today. I appreciate it. But to all the young people here today, thank you for being here and showing what Chicago Youth Works is all about. And I am loving these new T-shirts. Good job. But these actually aren't just T-shirts.

15:33 These are actually a ticket to new opportunities. And so we want to make sure that we are seeing these T-shirts all throughout the city this summer. So I am thrilled today to be able to talk to you about the launch of Chicago Youth Works and the opportunity that this represents for our young people across our city. As we open up thousands of employment opportunities, we are creating real steps forward for our city's young people. Steps that, in many instances, become a lifeline for some of our youth.

16:06 These aren't just jobs, as Alderman said. These are connections necessary to support our youth as they find inspiration that can change their lives forever. Chicago Youth Works is open to youth across the entire city. We are committed to reaching young people in every community, and we are doing intentional outreach to ensure opportunities are accessible to youth who may face additional barriers to employment. That's including youth with disabilities, English language learners, young people experiencing homeless instability, housing instability, youth in foster care, justice-involved youth, and young people who are not currently in school or not currently working.

16:53 This year, we have made several improvements to our Chicago Youth Works application to make it easier for young people to find opportunities that match their interest. Young people can now indicate in the application if they are interested in working within the city department, such as Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. I've seen earlier several of you all should be in there. Or with specific older persons. Now, if you're a young person and you're interested in government, but you don't quite know where you fit in or where you would like to work,

17:28 don't worry, you can simply select no preference and we'll place you. We have also made it easier for young people to explore specialized opportunities. In the application, applicants can now indicate if they're interested in programs focused on technology and innovation, health and public safety, and a host of other focus areas. Now, we did bring back some of the favorite programs, including Camp Courage with the Chicago Fire Department, But we are also introducing new opportunities, such as one program that we have is called AI, Money, and Careers.

18:03 So look out for those opportunities and take advantage of them. And the last thing, we have made it our process faster for returning applicants. So if you created an account and applied last year, you simply need to verify your profile information and select opportunities for this year. That will allow you to kind of move through it quickly and get access. As Mayor Johnson mentioned, the application to apply for summer employment is available at chicagoyouthworks.org.

18:36 And the deadline to apply is Friday, May 29th. Now, we strongly encourage young people to submit their applications early to increase your chances of being able to receive a job offer. Anyone with questions should contact our Chicago Department of Family Support Services at this number. 312-743-0208. Or you can email us at chicagoyouthworks at cityofchicago.org.

19:09 So we thank Mayor Johnson and all of our partners for their steadfast resolve to make summer jobs for youth a top priority. These experiences can truly be transformative, so thank you. Thank you. So next is my pleasure to bring up to the podium a representative of one of our fantastic corporate partners. This is, please join me in welcoming Amanda Puck, who represents Roundy's Supermarket and Mariano's. Thank you.

19:43 Good morning, everybody. Good morning. We, to say that we are thrilled to be here is an understatement on behalf of Mariano's. We love supporting the youth in our city and just talking to some of you. some of you. It's just been really encouraging and amazing, so thank you for this opportunity. At Marianos, we believe deeply in the power of opportunity, like I was saying, especially when it comes to investing in young people. That's why our involvement with this program has been so meaningful and so effective. This is a true example of what happens when the public and

20:16 private sectors work together for a shared goal. From the very beginning, our teams would meet weekly to align unemployment opportunities and candidate interests. We shared our division-wide hiring event dates and store-specific openings in advance, allowing us to be intentional with the youth and prepared. Together, we hosted multiple hiring events at our store locations, specifically tailored to young people who were participating in the program. At our first event, we listened, we may have learned a few things, and we also improved.

20:49 Based on feedback, we collaborated on a checklist and created a job readiness training program sessions focused on interview etiquette and preparedness so candidates would feel confident when walking through the door. I actually spoke to a lot of our team members over the weekend who participated in that, and they really, really enjoyed working with the kids in the program on those things. And the results spoke for themselves. Our first virtual job readiness training session drew more than 200 adults.

21:22 To kind of understand what that looks like, we have a store in the West Loop of Chicago. The whole cafe was filled with those who were interested in the program. And 177 completed the exit form, an incredible sign of engagement and excitement. At the hiring event that followed, nearly 70 young people attended, and 25 candidates advanced to second interviews at stores that were actually closest to their homes. We also met with young people where they were, participating in multiple career fairs at

21:53 schools, conducting job readiness training, and even holding on-the-spot interviews, which actually was a favorite amongst both the youth and also our team. This partnership isn't just about filling jobs. It's about opening doors, building confidence, and creating pathways to long-term success. We are very proud of what we've all accomplished together and even more excited of what's ahead. Mayor, we really thank you for making this program possible, and thank you all for being here today. And I would now like to introduce Susana Cardona, who will speak about

22:28 their experiences working last summer. Thank you for that wonderful introduction. Good morning, everyone. Good morning. My name is Susana Cardona and I am a current 12th grader at Back of the Yards College Prep High School. I want to start off by thanking Mayor Brandon Johnson for his continued dedication to improving Chicago for his youngest residents, especially by expanding employment opportunities. Last summer, I worked my first job through Back of the Yards Neighborhood

22:59 Council as a part of the city's Summer Youth Employment Initiative. I decided to apply after my teachers mentioned the program when I shared that I wanted to start working. It especially caught my attention because Ms. Walker, my assistant principal, was encouraging students to apply. Seeing familiar faces connected to the program is what motivated me also to apply. I was hired by Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council, which is one of my school's community partners, so I was eager to work with an organization already connected to my community. During my employment, I learned three valuable skills. First, I learned self-discipline. Because it was

23:35 my first job, I had to adjust to being punctual and showing up to work on time. Second, I learned financial stability. I opened a bank account and had a checking and savings account where I learned to manage my money through disciplined budgeting. Third, I learned to be a better collaborator by working with my co-workers throughout the program. We focused on clear communication, time management, and conflict resolution to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently. This opportunity helped me gain experience and influenced me greatly educationally, professionally, and personally.

24:09 Academically, it motivated me to be more intentional with my studies. Even though I already have good grades, the experience encouraged me to seek out more growth opportunities and continue to develop my communication skills. Professionally, It helped me understand the type of work environment I thrive in, and it also helped me realize the importance of giving back to the community. Some highlights from me working here were spending time with incoming high school students and helping them learn new skills.

24:40 Mentoring and community involvement are definitely things I am passionate about and what is driving me to apply against this upcoming summer. Personally, it built my confidence and strengthened my interpersonal skills. Since it was my first job, I learned a new level of responsibility and accountability. And I now understand the difference between responsibilities at home and expectations in the workplace. It was something new and it pushed me out of my comfort zone and pushed me to grow. The hands-on experience gave me a better understanding of a workplace culture and motivated me to be more prepared.

25:14 It helped me think more intentionally about my career path and what I want to pursue after high school. Well, thank you all, and I will pass it on to another person, Brandon Luna. Good morning. Good morning. My name is Brandon Luna. I'm a proud resident of Back of the Yards and a 2025 participant in the city's Summer Youth Employment Initiative. Thank you, Mayor Brandon Johnson, for my invitation to share my experience.

25:47 Great first name, by the way. Yes. I decided to apply for the summer internship after hearing that the program connects young people to meaningful work in their communities. I saw an opportunity to build my resume and gain real professional skills. I wanted an experience that would help me prepare for my future career. Last summer, I worked at the mayor's office for people with disabilities and had an incredible experience. I met so many people both in the office and at different sites and events. I felt proud representing my neighborhood in the space I was in.

26:21 I had a unique opportunity to meet people and build connections I wouldn't normally have access to. I learned how to work and adapt with people with different needs. I took American Sign Language courses for free and gained meaningful experience that I can highlight on my resume and in future job interviews. Lastly, I built confidence through my real workplace responsibilities and experiences. Previously, I was unsure about working in special education. Through this internship, it helped clarify my interests and career direction. It provided me with an introduction to disability services and worked happening within our city departments.

26:57 Since then, I have graduated from college and because of the internship experience, feel prepared to start my professional career. Being able to say that I worked with the city of Chicago helps me stand out professionally. The city's summer youth employment initiative gave me access to an opportunity I would likely wouldn't have found on my own. It allowed me to spend time in a meaningful way while also earning money. It helped me grow professionally in a supportive environment. The opportunities to work and learn are an incredible resource for young people. I am grateful for the professional and personal growth the program provided

27:31 and proud that my resume reflects the work I'm truly passionate about. I encourage all other youth to take advantage of the opportunities that are available to them. Thank you. at this time I'd like to invite Mayor Brandon Johnson to come back onto the stage and thank you to the people in Brandon's life that knew to name him and of course

28:01 Susanna, Amanda, our commissioner and the principal, thank you Alder for being here today Mayor, we'll do two questions we have four reporters Okay, you have a question? Hi, Mayor. Good morning. Good morning. So there's a report out today that because of the megaprojects bill, there's a developer trying to revive a megaproject that would be near Soldier Field. It's called One Central. It would be mixed-use, built over 34 acres of existing metro tracks west of Soldier Field.

28:36 I guess my question to you is just, you know, what do you think that would mean to have the ability to create megaprojects, you know, not just obviously for Arlington Heights, which is what the bill is for, but in order for the city of Chicago. Is that something you would support? Well, you know, look, making sure that the city of Chicago continues to become the safest, most affordable big city in America, that's the top priority. Mega projects are already under works right now. We have a brand-new stadium that's being built for our international football team, a.k.a. soccer.

29:06 We have the 1901 project southeast side of Chicago, PsyQuantum, Fondery, you know, where there had not been development there for forever, right? So the city of Chicago clearly is open for business, you know, as far as the configuration of any. Any legislation that would ensure that the Bears of Chicago remain on the lakefront, I mean, we should look into that. Here's what I said from the very beginning, that any project that is considered, it has to have public benefit and public use.

29:37 And the thousands of thousands of construction jobs, professional jobs that comes along with that type of development is really what this is all about. creating opportunities for our young people, creating opportunities for Chicagoans so that we can grow the footprint of working people. And just along with that, as a follow-up, there's an increasing discussion about concessions to Democratic lawmakers in Chicago in order to let the Bears leave the city and go to Arlington. Is there anything that you would be willing to support in order to allow that to happen?

30:11 Well, look, I still believe that the Bears belong in the city of Chicago. As you know, there was a proposal that was put forth a couple of years ago. This was after they had already purchased the property in Arlington Heights in which the Bears put forth a proposal. It was just a proposal, right? There was room for negotiations of which the public-private partnership would keep the Bears in Chicago. This is what, you know, our partners at Mariano's have just expressed. Public and private partnership, it grows our economy.

30:43 the initial proposal that we never had a real partnership in Springfield to discuss how we can move forward. The Bears' ownership contributed 70%, 72% of the finances to build a stadium that the public would own, right? That's just unprecedented. So essentially they were putting forth 70% of the necessary investment to be a tenant with the city of Chicago creating thousands and thousands of jobs. You know, look, I believe it's imperative in this moment that we have partners in Springfield that have offered up other places in the state $800, $900 million infrastructure investment that was never offered to the people of Chicago.

31:28 Could you imagine that type of investment for the young people that are standing alongside of me today? Not to mention it would unlock the number one tourist destination in the entire state of Illinois. That is the top visited spot anywhere that any visitor decides to visit. And the economic ability on this prime real estate that would unlock more opportunities for Chicagoans, that's what my focus is going to be. My job is to advocate for Chicagoans.

31:59 And anyone who has a problem with that, they're going to have to take it up with the rest of the city of Chicago. And the last I checked, we're 2.8 million deep. Morning, Mayor. Good morning. 29,000 jobs this summer, 29,000 last summer. Can you just compare and contrast for us the dollars set aside last year and the dollars set aside this year for this program? Yeah, I believe it's $50 million. It's $50 million. This year? Yes. And last year it was? $50 million. So it's the same, even, Stephen?

32:29 Well, yeah, we fought for that. Remember, the folks on City Council tried to cut it by 5,000 jobs, not Mike Rodriguez. It wasn't him. And just to follow up on that, are you finding that there's more demand than supply, meaning there's more than 29,000 people that want these things? Yeah, I believe last year, Commissioner, 58, we round up, but basically 58, almost 60,000 students apply. We're grateful that we have partners with After School Matters that also help support the Chicago-Cook workforce partnership,

33:05 partnership but also having our private partners here as well the the the goal is to make sure that every child that wants a job they should have one and this is not just about the summer this is about year-round as we talked about the pilot program with the streets of sanitation there are 54 students I believe that are in their second year is that correct and their second year which means by the end of next year they will be earning $90,000 a year working for the city of Chicago. Last year, I believe it was 100. Is that right, Kahari?

33:41 And 83 of them are that stayed, so that's a total of over 120. The point being is that we're creating opportunities for our young people because here's, and I said this to the students upstairs, I don't want the city of Chicago to invest all we invest in our young people, and then when they become adults, they don't believe that they have a space for them in the city that raised them. And so as Brandon indicated, you know, look, he graduated from college, and he's a taxpayer in Chicago. That's what we want because I need Brandon to pay his taxes so we can keep investing in young people.

34:16 Brandon Pipeline. Let me ask you on one other topic. I want to get your sense on where things stand with ICE in the city of Chicago. Obviously, there's a shift at the top. We're waiting to find out if this new director that's going to replace Kristi Noem gets the green light. Are you getting the sense that the spring surge that everybody talked about or some people talked about is going to happen, isn't going to happen? What is your sense? Well, first of all, I would say that our stance is that we are firmly, as a city, resisting the militarization of our cities.

34:51 I mean, as you see standing alongside of me, we have to protect the people of the city. That's why I've used executive authority to do that. And now we have roughly 30 million people, in addition to the folks in the city of Chicago, that are living under the executive orders that we put forward. Look, I can't speak to what is going to happen in the future. All we can do is prepare for it. We have to be, you know, emphatic about using every single tool that's available to us, supporting our community-based organizations, supporting our public institutions,

35:24 talking to the principal about the community that she has built here and how people feel safe and comfortable. But that's that's not easy to create in an environment that is so hostile towards working people. But as a city and as long as I'm mayor of the city of Chicago, I will defend this city with everything that is in me to ensure that our young people, whether you are in Roseland or whether you're back in the yard, that you are loved, supported and protected. But you're not hearing anything. I'm preparing. That's it. That's all I can do. It's the last one. One more. OK. Hey, Mayor. On the new elections ordinance that you hope to pass.

35:57 What prompted this now and not earlier or later? Was there specific intelligence that you got that the Trump administration might try to meddle in elections here? Well, we've we've always explored different ways in which we can protect Chicago. You know, the provocation really is just looking at what's coming from the federal government, where the president has made it very clear that he wants to suppress the vote of working people. And that even more dramatic, that he's very clear about targeting black and brown folks.

36:30 And so, of course, I have to look at different measures that we can take locally, right? There are some parameters that I have to work within. These are, to some extent, unprecedented times. I was with Congressman Clyburn last night with his new book, and I would encourage folks to read the book. But he talked about the black congressional leaders post-Reconstruction and how government worked hard to undermine the efforts of Reconstruction. And from 1892 until 1992, there wasn't another person like him elected in the state of South Carolina.

37:09 And so what is provocating is just understanding and knowing our history as a former social studies teacher, which I know none of you ever fall asleep in social studies. I know your principal was a math teacher, very exciting subject, but it's our history. Our history gives us indication of what could happen. And so what provoked me is everything that has always provoked me, which is to make sure that we're protecting working people in our city. And what do you say to critics in the city council who argue that a few days before an election is too short of notice to pass legislation that might impact that election?

37:42 Well, look, it's always the right time to move an agenda to protect people. I'm going to work with city council, as I've always had, have to ensure that we can move something that that that honors the sanctity of our democracy. You know, so, look, I think what's happened at the federal level is requiring bold, tenacious leadership. That's what we are offering in the city of Chicago. As I said, all of the executive orders that we have put forward, other cities have adopted them, whether it's New York or the state of New York or Oakland or Los Angeles and California.

38:22 We've seen iterations of our orders in Portland as well as Seattle, Boston. So you're seeing people react and respond to how the city of Chicago is leading. the most important thing that I want people of the city of Chicago to know is that I'm not sitting on my hands. I'm working every single day to build more affordable homes, create more opportunities for our young people, and to protect our democracy and the humanity. Final reporter, Mayor. Hi, Mayor. Hi. I'm Franthe from Block Club, Chicago. A question on the nomination

38:54 for Director of Animal Care and Control. That's up in committee today. Yeah, Mike, are you going to be in that? Do you got a vote for that one? Okay, all right. Well, we have some elders and some groups calling for a national search for a permanent director. You've mentioned in the past that you back Susan Capello. Does she still have your backing? And if so, why is she the best? Yeah, I mean, look, this public servant has been serving the city of Chicago for, I believe, 36 years. I mean, how much more experience can you

39:24 ask of someone? 36 years total, 26 years with animal control, and working in this position as acting for the last three years during very difficult times. Not only does she have my support she has the support of the city council organizations including pause which I had a chance to meet a really really neat person today who wants to start a business for dogs giving them training and healthy food and stuff you know so who knows he might be the next executive director of animal control one

39:55 day but in the meantime he's gonna have to wait because Sue's got the job as far as I'm concerned all right we're good that thank you all very much let's give Give it up for these young people one more time.

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