Garien Gatewood, director of the Illinois Justice Project, has accepted the position as the city's first ever Deputy Mayor of Community Safety.
Shortly after Mayor Brandon Johnson was sworn in, he issued several executive orders, including appointing the city's first ever Deputy Mayor of Community Safety. Garien Gatewood, director of the Illinois Justice Project, has accepted the position.
Lee said Gateway will be responsible for bringing all city departments together, including police, to treat public safety holistically. The approach is supported by Ald. Brian Hopkins, Johnson's pick for chairman of the city council's Public Safety Committee.
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