Controversial Mayoral Tenure of Steve Hagerty
Steve Hagerty, founder of Hagerty Consulting, was chosen to lead Los Angeles' rebuilding effort by Mayor Karen Bass. Hagerty had a controversial tenure as mayor of Evanston, Illinois, facing issues such as defrauding New York City, controversies over city management, and violating the Illinois Open Meetings Act. He left office after just one term.
Key Points
- Chosen to lead Los Angeles' rebuilding effort
- Controversial history of defrauding New York City
- Violating the Illinois Open Meetings Act during his tenure
- Left office after one term as mayor of Evanston
Cons
- Controversial history including defrauding New York City during the Hurricane Sandy recovery effort
- Violating the Illinois Open Meetings Act
- Issues with city management and hiring