Handful Of Aldermen Haven't Taken Furlough Days

By Marcus Gilmer in News on Jun 10, 2009 2:20PM

With all the talk about the unions and layoffs, it's easy to forget that those city workers who still have jobs were asked to take furlough days to help ease some budget issues. But as the Tribune reports this morning, seven aldermen have yet to chip in their part by going a day without pay. The seven are: Alds. George Cardenas (12th), Frank Olivo (13th), Howard Brookins (21st), Daniel Solis (25th), Scott Waguespack (32nd), Richard Mell (33rd) and Brian Doherty (41st). Mayor Daley requested that city workers take as much as three weeks off without pay, but we doubt anyone has done that yet. The Tribune has full reports of who has, and who hasn't, taken one (or a few) for the team.