Chicago Cultural Commissioner Resigns Amid Department Turmoil: Report

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s cultural commissioner, Clinée Hedspeth, resigns

A close ally of Mayor Brandon Johnson suddenly resigned her position Tuesday as the leader of the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Commissioner Clinée Hedspeth’s resignation was announced during a Cultural Advisory Council meeting, members of the council said. Johnson spokesperson Cassio Mendoza confirmed the resignation Tuesday afternoon. “Mayor Johnson has immediately begun the search for a new commissioner who will wo…

Chicago cultural commissioner Clinée Hedspeth resigns City Hall post

An ally of Mayor Brandon Johnson, Hedspeth’s 18-month tenure was marked by internal turmoil, with high staff turnover and bullying accusations.

Chicago cultural commissioner Clinee Hedspeth resigns

Clinée Hedspeth, Chicago’s cultural commissioner and an ardent ally of Mayor Brandon Johnson, has resigned from her post at the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Richard Logan, a co-chair of the department’s Cultural Advisory Council, announced Hedspeth’s resignation at a Tuesday meeting of the advisory council. In a statement, the mayor’s press office said, “Mayor Johnson has immediately begun the search for a new commissioner …