Chicago Park District CEO Resigns Over Lifeguard Scandal

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Chicago Park District CEO and general superintendent Mike Kelly resigned Saturday, hours after mayor Lori Lightfoot called on the Park District Board to “immediately” fire him over his handling of a sex abuse scandal involving lifeguards at the city’s beaches and pools.

As reported by CBS affiliate WBBM, Kelly had managed the Park District since 2011, when then-mayor Rahm Emanuel appointed him to his latest positions. He had been with the Park District since 2003, previously serving as chief operating officer, first deputy general counsel, and director of intergovernmental and community affairs.

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