President of Northside Republicans: 'Public service isn’t a platform for social experiments'

Brian Kasal, president of Northside Republicans, said that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is under increased scrutiny for hiring practices that Kasal alleges prioritize race and ideology over merit. He made this statement to Chicago City Wire.

"Mayor Brandon Johnson's hiring policies have finally triggered the accountability they deserve," said Kasal. "He's made it clear that race takes precedence over merit in his administration. This kind of blatant favoritism is not just irresponsible—it undermines public trust. Public service isn't a platform for social experiments in racial preference."

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Mayor Johnson's recent comments on the diversity within his administration have led to a civil rights investigation by the U.S. Justice Department. During a May 18