(WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- The Chicago Parks District has approved its Interim Superintendent Rosa Escareño to hold the position permanently, according to a statement from Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Lightfoot also congratulated and complimented Escareño in a tweet.
"This approval is proof of the hard work, dedication, and commitment Superintendent Escareño and her team have demonstrated these past few months to the Chicago Park District and throughout her more than three decades of experience serving our communities," Lightfoot said.
She served as interim superintendent for seven months after former superintendent Mike Kelly resigned from the position amid a sex abuse and harassment scandal involving lifeguards.
“I am humbled and excited to be appointed General Superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District and I thank the Board of Commissioners for their support and entrusting me to lead this incredible agency,” said Escareño in a statement.
“Over the past seven months, I have had the opportunity to engage and empower our workforce and be reminded of the how incredibly important parks are to the fabric and success of our city, particularly for our children and their families who rely on our services. The work we do to improve lives through recreational interests and grow healthy environments for our workers and residents is vital to strengthening every community and building up Chicago’s future generations.”
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