- In mid-October, Chicago Public Schools chief Ron Huberman made a special trip to Springfield to implore legislators to restore funding cuts that were aggravating an already painful budget season.
What he didn't mention to legislators was how he got there, in the literal sense. The schools chief drove himself in a 2009 Ford Escape hybrid that costs taxpayers more than $800 a month. That vehicle is in addition to the Crown Victoria that Huberman rides around in while in Chicago; the school district leases it for about $1,000 a month, not including the driver's pay. Huberman, who was appointed a year ago, makes $230,000 a year.
We recall he pretended to use the CTA when he worked there. But once he got out of that hell hole, we guess all pretense of being a mere commoner went out the window. Monique defends Hubie vigorously:
- Huberman's car and driver can be used by his senior staff, spokeswoman Monique Bond said. His personal car is to get to and from work, weekend events and school-related trips to Springfield, she added. Bond said Huberman worked at least 36 weekend days in 2009 , and has taken a handful of trips to Springfield.
Try explaining that to the various employees taking layoffs and job cuts. Or even the exempts taking 24 unpaid days while this former patrol officer has two cars at his disposal. And as usual, Daley doesn't know shit. Amazing.
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