Detective Bob Bartlett, a 24-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, says incumbent John Catanzara's controversial temperament is not what the union needs as officers face so many challenges.
"He destroys stuff. Destroys the relationships. He's very much the Lori Lightfoot of the FOP … he cannot get along with people. He can't get along with city council members, ones that support us. He can't get along with the legislators downstate to get legislation passed. He can't get along with our members. He screams at our members," Bartlett said.
Catanzara argues that despite the controversies, such as alleged bigoted comments that led the department to attempt to fire him, that he's been effective. Bartlett also says Catanzara has wasted money. "Frivolous spending on our PAC, frivolous spending on stuff that he wants. A food truck for $90,000," Bartlett said. "$26,000 last year, there's a line item for travel expenses. Where is he traveling? What is he spending that money on?"DAILY NEWSLETTERthat I have read and agree
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