Chicago City Council Appointee Who Tore Down Hostage Posters Steps Down Amid Backlash

In Chicago, mayoral appointee resigns amid criticism for tearing down Israeli hostage poster

(JTA) — A man appointed to an advisory committee by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has stepped down amid outcry over a 2023 video of him tearing down Israeli hostage posters. Ishan Daya was one of 20 appointees to Johnson’s new Chicago Fiscal Sustainability Working Group. His website identifies him as a community organizer focused on public safety and mental health. The announcement from the mayor’s office sparked outcry from Jewish groups includ…

Brandon Johnson appointee resigns amid criticism for tearing down Israeli hostage poster

Ishan Daya was one of 20 appointees to Johnson’s new Chicago Fiscal Sustainability Working Group. His website identifies him as a community organizer focused on public safety and mental health.

Brandon Johnson appointee resigns amid criticism for tearing down Israeli hostage poster - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

A man appointed to an advisory committee by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has stepped down amid outcry over a 2023 video of him tearing down Israeli hostage posters. Ishan Daya was one of 20 appointees to Johnson’s new Chicago Fiscal Sustainability Working Group. His website identifies him as a community organizer focused on public safety and mental health. The announcement from the mayor’s office sparked outcry from Jewish groups including the …

Chicago City Council Appointee Who Tore Down Hostage Posters Steps Down Amid Backlash

CHICAGO – Ishan Daya, who was fired as co-CEO of Crafty for tearing down hostage posters, stepped down hours after his appointment to a new budget working group for the Chicago City Council on May 16, following immediate backlash, the local ABC affiliate reported. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email “We’re […]