Mayor Johnson's office releases video of city's gift inventory room after OIG report

Video of City Hall Gift Room Raises ‘More Questions Than Answers’: Watchdog – WTTW (Chicago)

The 21-second video, posted to the mayor’s YouTube page, makes it impossible to identify all but the largest items, including what appears to be the NASCAR tracksuit Johnson wore when he kicked off the NASCAR Chicago Street Race in July. “I’m not sure there is a great deal of comfort to be taken from the video,” Inspector General Deborah Witzburg said. “These items belong to the city of Chicago and ought to be accessible to the public to which t…

Chicago mayor's attempt at transparency after being caught with 'Gucci Gift Closet' fails to deliver · American Wire News

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is under fire for accepting luxurious gifts, not reporting them, and then conducting a feeble attempt at transparency. The story first broke in January when it was discovered that the mayor had an entire “gift room” for luxury items that allegedly included jewelry, alcohol, AirPods, designer handbags and men’s shoes, sparking ethical concerns. BREAKING: Chicago’s Inspector General just released a report stating tha…

Chicago mayor’s office gives inside look at ‘gift room’ after watchdog report flagged ethical concerns

The City of Chicago recently shared a video of its "gift room" after a watchdog group accused Mayor Brandon Johnson of improperly accepting valuable gifts.

Mayor Johnson's office releases video of city's gift inventory room after OIG report

CHICAGO (WGN) — The doors are now open to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s “gift room”… a room two weeks ago he claimed, “If people want a tour of this room, I’ll sign up because I’ve never been to it myself.” The room is filled with Gucci, Hugo Boss, Kate Spade, Montblanc and much more from alleged anonymous gift-givers. A new video shared by Johnson's office on Wednesday offers a look inside the "gift inventory room" inside City Hall after an inspector…

Mayor's Office Releases 'Gift Room' Log, Video Following Inspector General Investigation

Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration has updated its gift protocols following a report last month that found city inspectors were denied access to a so-called "gift room" at City Hall.

Chicago mayor's office releases video of gift closet after OIG investigation

Chicago residents now have a look inside City Hall’s gift closet after an investigation by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) raised concerns about how mayoral gifts have been handled and reported.