Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson withdrew Ira Acree's nomination for RTA board due to transit knowledge concerns.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson withdrew the nomination of Rev. Ira Acree for the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) board amid criticism over Acree's lack of transit knowledge and experience. Acree, a close ally of Johnson and a civil rights activist, struggled to answer questions about the transit system during a City Council hearing, ultimately deciding to withdraw his nomination.
May 24, 2024
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