Lightfoot Criticized For Spending $218.5 Million In Federal COVID-19 Aid On Chicago Police
Ald. Daniel La Spata last summer called on the mayor to spend federal coronavirus dollars on housing and other assistance programs — not police.
By Nereida Moreno

Lightfoot Criticized For Spending $218.5 Million In Federal COVID-19 Aid On Chicago Police
Ald. Daniel La Spata last summer called on the mayor to spend federal coronavirus dollars on housing and other assistance programs — not police.
By Nereida MorenoMayor Lori Lightfoot is facing criticism from activists and some aldermen for her handling of federal COVID-19 relief funds. The city reportedly spent $281.5 million in federal aid on personnel costs for the Chicago Police Department.
Reset brings on Alderman Daniel La Spata for more on this issue.
GUEST: Ald. Daniel La Spata, 1st Ward