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If she is so talented she should be working for private industry somewhere, on her days off. She shouldn't be on a second government payroll. This practice looks bad, is wrong, corrupt and is part of the cause of the governmental pension crisis.
Personally, I would never have expected such tricks from such a reformer. It would probably be best if she just resigns from the General Assembly.
An Illinois lawmaker said Monday she was forced out of her gig with the Cook County Sheriff’s office, given no choice other than to resign from her part-time position after speaking publicly against powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan.
State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago’s North Side, was the lead voice calling for an independent investigation after allegations of sexual harassment first surfaced within Madigan’s political staff. […]
Days after she publicly called for a review of harassment policies and past responses to complaints, Cassidy said she was told by Sheriff Tom Dart’s spokeswoman Cara Smith that Madigan’s chief of staff Tim Mapes had called “to confirm that I was still employed,” adding, “that call from Mapes felt like a warning, it was a little chilling.” […]
Last week, Cassidy said state Rep. Bob Rita “summoned” her over to discuss Dart’s bill and said, “I really just can’t get over the fact that you’re opposed to your boss’ bill.” […]
That conversation with Rita led Cassidy to speak to Smith once again. Cassidy said Smith told her that Rita had reached out to tell her, “when I worked for a politician, when I opposed him, I expect to be fired.”
“My blood ran cold at that,” Cassidy said. “It was very, very clear at that point, the combination of the call in February and this action by Rep. Rita, that this job was their point of leverage to use against me.” […]
Cassidy said she did not link Dart to the retaliation and chose to resign from her position. […]
“This is retribution, there is zero doubt in my mind,” she added. “This is about me having the gall to speak out.”
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ReplyDeleteWho do you complain too??? Nothing here is legit.
ReplyDeleteUS Attorney
DeleteAll involved in this should resign.
DeleteBeing on 2 payrolls is pretty bad. Should be outlawed.
ReplyDelete$77,000 a year, thats not bad for part-time
ReplyDelete$33,000.00 a year for PT. It doesn't matter.
DeleteDoes she also get a pension from the county???
ReplyDeleteYes, although she is being paid on a temporary PT basis, her position is full time. All ft employees eventually get a pension. This is not right. Just because all of them are doing it doesn't make it right. There needs to be legislation barring multiple public pensions.
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ReplyDeleteHold off bashing Dart til we find out what she was doing for him. It may have been worthwhile.
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