Chicago alderman's sister chosen by mayor to replace him
West Side Ald. Michael Scott announced in May that he would step down from the council to work for Cinespace Studios.
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West Side Ald. Michael Scott announced in May that he would step down from the council to work for Cinespace Studios.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Monday chose the sister of retired Ald. Michael Scott Jr. (24th) to replace her brother in the City Council despite the appearance of the nepotism that has long dominated Chicago politics.
The Rules Committee unanimously approved Monique Scott to replace Michael Scott without a word of debate — not even a question about the new chapter her selection writes in Chicago’s book of political nepotism.
Monique Scott was chosen over two other finalists recommended by a three-person screening committee: Trina Mangrum, chief of staff to Ald. Jason Ervin (28th), and former Chicago Bulls player Wallace “Mickey” Johnson.
Sources said Lightfoot met Thursday with three finalists: Monique Scott, the former alderman’s sister; Trina Mangrum, chief of staff to Ald. Jason Ervin (28th); and former Chicago Bulls player Wallace “Mickey” Johnson.