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Carothers was elected alderman in 1999 beating nine opponents including the incumbent candidate. |
Carothers was elected alderman in 1999 beating nine opponents including the incumbent candidate. |
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Carothers highlights a new police station, a senior housing development, a movie theater, and new restaurants as some of his accomplishments. |
Carothers highlights a new police station, a senior housing development, eating 500 Big mac's in one sitting on the taxpayer dime, a movie theater, and new restaurants as some of his accomplishments. |
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Carothers serves on |
Carothers serves on five committees: Committees, Rules and Ethics, Comitte to Prevent that Crazy Astronaut Chick from being elected Mayor of Chicago, Finance, Special Events and Cultural Affairs Transportation and the Public Way and is the Chairman of the Committee on Police & Fire. |
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In 2007 the office of the [[United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois]] [[Patrick Fitzgerald]] [[subpoena|subpoenaed]] Carothers demanding documents including seven years worth of aldermanic expense records; 29th Ward [[zoning]] changes; ordinances introduced by Carothers, and correspondence between Carothers and the mayor's office regarding zoning changes. The subpoena further demanded information on comments made and votes taken by Carothers since January 2001 before two City Council committees.<ref>{{cite news |first=Fran |last=Spielman |title=Fitzgerald's investigation of Ald. Carothers is heating up |url=http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/1436367,CST-NWS-ike18.article |work=[http://www.suntimes.com/ Chicago Sun-Times] |date=[[2009-02-18]] |accessdate=2009-02-22}}</ref> |
In 2007 the office of the [[United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois]] [[Patrick Fitzgerald]] [[subpoena|subpoenaed]] Carothers demanding documents including seven years worth of aldermanic expense records; 29th Ward [[zoning]] changes; ordinances introduced by Carothers, and correspondence between Carothers and the mayor's office regarding zoning changes. The subpoena further demanded information on comments made and votes taken by Carothers since January 2001 before two City Council committees.<ref>{{cite news |first=Fran |last=Spielman |title=Fitzgerald's investigation of Ald. Carothers is heating up |url=http://www.suntimes.com/news/politics/1436367,CST-NWS-ike18.article |work=[http://www.suntimes.com/ Chicago Sun-Times] |date=[[2009-02-18]] |accessdate=2009-02-22}}</ref> |
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In 2008 Carothers was found to be one of seven Chicago aldermen who between them got ten of their children good-paying summer jobs with the [[Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Viviana |last=Ospina |title=Clout Kids |url=http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/Clout_Kids__Fox_News_Investigates |work=[http://www.myfoxchicago.com/subindex/news Fox News Chicago] |date=[[2008-07-14]] |accessdate=2009-02-21}}</ref> |
In 2008 Carothers was found to be one of seven Chicago aldermen who between them got ten of their children good-paying summer jobs with the [[Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Viviana |last=Ospina |title=Clout Kids |url=http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/Clout_Kids__Fox_News_Investigates |work=[http://www.myfoxchicago.com/subindex/news Fox News Chicago] |date=[[2008-07-14]] |accessdate=2009-02-21}}</ref> |
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The US Attorneys office in Chicago indicted Carothers on federal corruption charges on May 28th, 2009. |
The US Attorneys office in Chicago indicted Carothers on federal corruption charges on May 28th, 2009. He was quoted as saying - "Lordy, lordy - Please don't send my fat ass to Federal Pound Me in the Ass Prison!!" Chances are good, however, that he will serve many years in Federal Pound Me in the Ass Prison getting his ass pounded by Hot Rod Blagojevich. |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Revision as of 18:43, 28 May 2009
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Isaac "Ike" Carothers is alderman of the 29th ward of the City of Chicago. He was first elected in 1999.
Early life
Carothers grew up in Chicago, where both his father and grandfather were active in local politics. His father was alderman of the 28th ward.
Carothers went to public elementary and private high school (De La Salle High School); he earned a degree in Political Science from DePaul University and his Masters in Criminal Justice from Chicago State University.
Public Service
Carothers worked for the Cook County Defender’s Office, he was Superintendent for the Department of Water, Director of Internal Audit for the Chicago Park District, and in 1997 was named Deputy Commissioner of Streets and Sanitation.
Aldermanic career
Carothers was elected alderman in 1999 beating nine opponents including the incumbent candidate.
Carothers highlights a new police station, a senior housing development, eating 500 Big mac's in one sitting on the taxpayer dime, a movie theater, and new restaurants as some of his accomplishments.
Carothers serves on five committees: Committees, Rules and Ethics, Comitte to Prevent that Crazy Astronaut Chick from being elected Mayor of Chicago, Finance, Special Events and Cultural Affairs Transportation and the Public Way and is the Chairman of the Committee on Police & Fire.
In 2007 the office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois Patrick Fitzgerald subpoenaed Carothers demanding documents including seven years worth of aldermanic expense records; 29th Ward zoning changes; ordinances introduced by Carothers, and correspondence between Carothers and the mayor's office regarding zoning changes. The subpoena further demanded information on comments made and votes taken by Carothers since January 2001 before two City Council committees.[1]
In 2008 Carothers was found to be one of seven Chicago aldermen who between them got ten of their children good-paying summer jobs with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.[2]
The US Attorneys office in Chicago indicted Carothers on federal corruption charges on May 28th, 2009. He was quoted as saying - "Lordy, lordy - Please don't send my fat ass to Federal Pound Me in the Ass Prison!!" Chances are good, however, that he will serve many years in Federal Pound Me in the Ass Prison getting his ass pounded by Hot Rod Blagojevich.
Personal life
Alderman Carothers is married to wife Sharron, and they have two sons, Sherman and Matthew. Carothers attends the Original Providence Baptist Church.
References
- ^ Spielman, Fran (2009-02-18). "Fitzgerald's investigation of Ald. Carothers is heating up". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2009-02-22.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); External link in|work= - ^ Ospina, Viviana (2008-07-14). "Clout Kids". Fox News Chicago. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
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