Chicago -March 25, 2026
Another senior official is leaving Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration, even as the mayor on Tuesday defended his recent decision to abruptly fire two top aides tasked with improving public safety.
Human Relations Commissioner Nancy Andrade will resign effective Wednesday from her role overseeing enforcement of the city’s human rights and fair housing laws, Johnson spokesperson Erin Connelly confirmed Tuesday.
Connelly did not offer a reason for the resignation.
But Andrade said in a statement that she resigned to uphold the Chicago Commission on Human Relations’ efforts to give hope to those who have experienced hate and justice to people who experienced “the humiliation and trauma of discrimination.” She also said the CCHR is the “civil rights agency for ALL of Chicago. It is my sincere hope that the CCHR and its Board continue to focus on addressing the impact of antisemitism as well as all other forms of discrimination in our city.”
