Well, that didn’t take long. The chap appointed to replace Mike Madigan has resigned after just two days in office. From Patch.com:
CHICAGO — Mike Madigan’s choice to succeed him in the Illinois House resigned two days after being appointed amid at least one allegation of unspecified inappropriate conduct.
Edward Kodatt was sworn in Saturday as 22nd District state representative with the support of Madigan and 13th Ward Ald. Marty Quinn. Kodatt is a staff assistant in their ward office, where he has worked since 2017, according to city data.
“After learning of alleged questionable conduct by Mr. Kodatt, it was suggested that he resign as state representative for the 22nd District,” Madigan and Quinn said late Tuesday in a joint statement. “We are committed to a zero tolerance policy in the workplace.”
Must be something in the water. Or whatever it is they’re drinking.
“Must be something in the water.”
Given the “zero tolerance in the workplace” phraseology it may be something in his pants, or what he’s drinking lubricating his mouth.
If you’re really cynical, one has to wonder if the $5,788.66 he receives for a few days in office was payment for something, but I’m pretty sure that the going rate for corruption is at a much higher scale befitting professionals. Remember the million dollar pensions for union lobbyists who worked one day as substitute teachers?
At least he doesn’t qualify for a pension (I checked). Illinois lawmaker pensions are ridiculously high.
I can’t quite add it up. ($1,316.72 + $111) X 2 = $2,855.44. Did they add a prorated office allowance?
I don’t know how it adds up myself.