CHICAGO CLOUT A-RAMA POLICE BOARD

This anonymous author did such a great job were posting their questions and information in full.
Now isnt it Aplebaum or is it Bobb who was ordained by Daley to the task of over seeing those alleged delinquent parking citations and utilizing hearing officers who. Well, lets just say, it does appear the hearing officers (civilians) are acting as, personal individual collection agencies and sending out their own letters. Rather odd we would say. Remember to bring their letters with, so they know which pot to put that collection money into, how odd is that?

Anonymous - Yes we also know! Needham use to litigate in favor of the city and against Police Officers and he knows the ropes. Not a bad attorney to have when up against the city. Anonymous you provided interesting points for the readers.

Has anyone taken the time or initiative to find out who the members of the Chicago Police Board are and who and what they are affiliated with? Folks, this is the body that selects the future Superintendent and all disciplinary appeals over 15 days and termination cases.Honorable Star, probably should do a complete post on the Police Board. The Police Board maintains an incredible amount of power over police officers lives.It is quite interesting and a conflict of interest that private attorney Tom Needham personally chose one of the board members,GEORGE M. VELCICH: Appointed in 1998 on the recommendation of Tom Needham, a top mayoral aide who went on to become former Police Supt. Terry Hillard's chief of staff.Tom Needham regularly represents police officers in disciplinary matters in front of the police board. Does using Mr. Needham as your attorney guarantee your exoneration? Something to think about if you are appealing a suspension or are 30 pending separation.
POLICE BOARD
MEMBERS PRESIDENT DEMETRIUS M. CARNEY: Appointed in 1996, reportedly at the suggestion of former Daley Corporation Counsel Susan Sher. Partner, law firm of Wildman Harrold Allen & Dixon. For years, he was principal in a minority law firm, Carney Brothers, that frequently got a piece of the action on city bond deals. Graduate of De La Salle Institute, Daley's high school alma mater, but they were not classmates. Consensus-builder behind the scenes, but insists on being the board's only public spokesman.
VICE PRESIDENT SCOTT J. DAVIS: Appointed in 1989 on recommendation of former Daley Corporation Counsel Kelly Welsh. Partner in the clout- heavy law firm of Mayer Brown Row and Maw. Firm's partners either currently or once included: Welsh, former Daley chiefs of staff Roger Kiley and John Satalic and former U.S. Commerce Secretary William Daley, the mayor's brother. Savvy lawyer whose experience helped Carney get through his first term. Independent streak sometimes riles City Hall.
BOARD MEMBERS ARTHUR J. SMITH: Longest-serving board member, appointed by former Mayor Harold Washington in 1986. Only board member not chosen by Daley. Former Chicago police officer who parlayed his extensive political contacts into a string of successful businesses. Used to own a bus company that got a steady stream of government contracts. Now owns a company that does fingerprinting and background checks for a host of government agencies. Close to former Mayor Eugene Sawyer and a host of African-American politicians. Perennial campaign contributor.
WILLIAM J. KIRKLING: Appointed in 1996 at the behest of Ald. William Beavers (7th), who was then Police Committee chairman . Still known in political circles as "Beavers' dentist." A former Chicago police officer who left the force to become a dentist. Doesn't hesitate to side with black defendants against police.
THE REV. JOHNNY MILLER: Appointed in 1998 on the recommendation of Charles Bowen, the mayor's chief liaison to the black community. Pastor of the West Side's Mount Vernon Baptist Church. Reportedly met Daley at a CAPS march and impressed the mayor with a band and other church-sponsored activities for local youth. Replaced the Rev. Wilbur Daniel in a Police Board slot long reserved for a black minister. Selection was controversial because it shifted the plum from a South Side church to the West Side. South Siders reportedly were not happy.
GEORGE M. VELCICH: Appointed in 1998 on the recommendation of Tom Needham, a top mayoral aide who went on to become former Police Supt. Terry Hillard's chief of staff. Partner in the law firm of Belgrade and O'Donnell, P.C. Served as assistant state's attorney under Daley, but not a close friend or mayoral confidante. Has had only a handful of conversations with the mayor. Chosen more for his legal expertise. Daley likes to have a preponderance of experienced lawyers on the Police Board to plow through a huge case file.
PHYLLIS L. APELBAUM: Appointed in 1996. Founder and CEO of Arrow Messenger Service Inc. Influential businesswoman and consummate political insider. Reliable campaign contributor. Close friend of Daley's Buildings Commissioner Norma Reyes. Popular among police command and rank-and-file because she never misses a recruit graduation or retirement party. Aside from Carney, board member with the closest ties to City Hall.
PATRICIA C. BOBB: Appointed in 1998. President of a law firm that bears her name and specializes in medical malpractice cases. Former Chicago Bar Association president who spent time as an assistant state's attorney. Chosen for her legal expertise, but reportedly got to know Daley at parents nights and sporting events at St. Ignatius College Prep. Bobb's children were students there with the mayor's daughter Lally.
VICTOR M. GONZALEZ: Least-experienced board member, appointed in 2000 on the recommendation of CTA Board member and Hispanic Democratic Organization founder Victor Reyes, the mayor's former intergovernmental affairs director and all-purpose political enforcer. Senior counsel for UNICARE Health Plan. Replaced Victor Armendariz in a Police Board seat long reserved for Hispanics. Armendariz left the board in 1999 to mount a losing campaign for mayor of west suburban Cicero.
CICERO TOWNSHIP LOOKING OVER CLINE TO COME ABOARD.....
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-070508cline,1,5419851.story?coll=chi-news-hed
SECRETARY OF STATE WHITES DAUGHTER SUING POLICE PRIOR ARREST.....
http://www.wgem.com/News/index.php?ID=12639
YES, THAT OTHER BAR FIGHT ALSO SCREAMING-SUE THE POLICE, then there's added mention of, you guessed it Abbate curve ball.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/nation/4787659.html