Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has been accepting lavish gifts on behalf of the city, including “alcohol, jewelry, clothes, and accessories.”
The gifts are stored in a “gift room” at city hall. Johnson’s staff barred the Chicago inspector general from accessing the room. The IG now says Johnson needs to be more transparent about the gifts he receives in his official capacity.
“OIG recommended that the Mayor’s Office comply with the generally applicable public reporting requirements for gifts accepted on behalf of the City, and make the Mayor’s ‘Gift Room’ available for inspection.”
Some of the items held in the gift room include Hugo Boss cufflinks, Givenchy, Gucci, Kate Spade handbags, a personalized Mont Blanc pen, and size 14 men’s shoes.
