* Here’s how it went down…
Here's background on what can expect to happen today:https://t.co/3DvBLu4yCQ
This vacancy was indirectly triggered by the retirement of Senate President John Cullerton. Feigenholtz was appointed to fill his senate seat, meaning her rep seat now needs to be filled.— Alex Nitkin (@AlexNitkin) February 9, 2020
46th Ward committeeperson Sean Tenner is asking for a temporary appointment, just til the primary, so he conveyed his voting power over to @lucymoog. That means the weighted vote breakdown today is:
Tunney: 45.09%
Moog: 45.93%
2nd Ward committeeperson Tim Egan: 7.73%— Alex Nitkin (@AlexNitkin) February 9, 2020
UPDATE: Tenner has pulled his name from consideration. He says he now no longer believes he's "the right fit" for the position.
Coke and her allies had supported Tenner's "caretaker" proposition, so signs now point to @yonipizer being appointed today.— Alex Nitkin (@AlexNitkin) February 9, 2020
Croke says she’s pulling her name from consideration for the appointment. “I think everyone knows the appointment has been decided.”
Tunney: “Just because it’s in the media does not mean it’s decided.” pic.twitter.com/BmWoW2t0g6— Alex Nitkin (@AlexNitkin) February 9, 2020
Burnett votes Pizer.
Egan votes Pizer.
Moog votes (with Tenner's proxy) for Eastwood.
Tunney votes Pizer.
This gives Pizer ~54% of the vote, enough for the appointment.— Alex Nitkin (@AlexNitkin) February 9, 2020
Pizer is supported by Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
*** UPDATE *** Margaret Croke campaign…
This Sunday, 38 days before voters have the opportunity to vote for the next State Representative for Illinois’ 12th House District, Chicago Democratic Party insiders rubber stamped the appointment of Jonathan Pizer in an attempt to boost his chances in the March primary election. Margaret Croke attended the forum but did not seek the appointment, citing a lack of transparency and accountability to voters in the process.
“This decision deprives voters of a voice in our democratic process and it is exactly what’s wrong with politics in Illinois. At a time when legal, ethical, and moral scandals have shaken the foundation of our state, transparency, and accountability to the people of Illinois is paramount. People have lost faith in our state legislature and this only adds to that cynicism and discontent.
Appointing a candidate who is unelected and running for election in a month is undemocratic. This decision should be left to the voters on March 17th.
I stand with the hundreds of people who have come out to volunteer for these campaigns and the thousands of voters in this district who signed petitions to get six candidates on the ballot.
Simply put, the voters of this district deserve a vote.”
She did, however, apply. Click here to read part of her application.
…Adding… The Croke campaign explanation…
Margaret attended to address the committeemen and committeewomen in the room. She wanted to take the opportunity to speak against the process and when asked directly if she was seeking the appointment she said no. She was then asked to leave. She did not speak on behalf of her candidacy or present her credentials.
From Margaret:
“At the appointment session, I emphatically did not seek the appointment and that is exactly what I said to the committee. I believe that the voters of the district should decide their next representative and object to the appointment of any candidate currently on the ballot for an election only weeks away.”
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