CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - Mayor Lori Lightfoot is scoffing at new challenger Sophia King saying that she would immediately get rid of Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown if she’s elected mayor.
4th Ward Alderwoman Sophia King launched her campaign, with among other things, a promise to hire a new police superintendent.
Mayor Lightfoot, who hired David Brown, said all the people challenging her say that. And, she pointed out, that amid a pandemic, the once-skyrocketing numbers of shootings and murders are definitely coming down.
“We’re making incredible progress. We’ve got more to do, nobody is taking a victory lap, least of all me, and I know he (Supt. Brown) isn’t. We got to remain focused and diligent, but in the face of these remarkable accomplishments, it’s astounding that people would even question a change in leadership now,” Lightfoot said last week.
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As she has stated all along, the Mayor said she has full faith and confidence in Supt. Brown and will continue to do so.
Mayor Lightfoot verbally shrugged when asked about 4th Ward Alderwoman Sophia King joining the field of challengers who want her job.
She had just finished outlining budget protections showing the City of Chicago in strong fiscal shape when met with questions about King’s campaign.
The mayor suggested she’s already doing the things King is promising.
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