Politics & Government
Mayor Johnson Discusses Mass Exodus Of Senior Staffers, Upcoming Testimony On Sanctuary Laws
"There have been a number of people who have resigned since I've taken office. These aren't the first resignations," Mayor Johnson said.
February 19, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke on Tuesday on a number of issues that have made headlines in recent weeks – from his upcoming testimony before Congress on sanctuary laws to the mass exodus of senior staffers last week to the City Hall gift room his team won't allow reporters access to.
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Last Thursday, Johnson's office announced Aviation Commissioner Jamie Rhee and Office of Emergency Management and Communications Executive Director Jose Tirado both were on their way out. Civilian Office of Police Accountability Chief Administrator Andrea Kersten announced her resignation the same day.
While none of the moves was termed as a firing, the announcements came just days after Johnson had warned he would be removing some top staffers, saying he wished he "would have cleaned house faster" after taking office in 2023, adding, "If you ain't with us, you just gotta go."
