Madigan successor steps down days after being appointed because of ‘questionable conduct’
(The Center Square) – Just days after former state Rep. Michael Madigan handpicked his replacement to the Illinois House, state Rep. Edward Guerra Kodatt, D-Chicago, has stepped down.
“This morning, the House Clerk received Rep. Kodatt’s resignation,” according to a statement from House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s office.
In a joint statement with Chicago Alderman Marty Quinn late Tuesday from a Madigan spokesperson, Madigan suggested Kodatt resign “after learning of alleged questionable conduct.”
“After learning of alleged questionable conduct by Mr. Kodatt, it was suggested that he resign as state representative for the 22nd District,” the statement said. “We are committed to a zero tolerance policy in the workplace.”
Madigan did not elaborate on the nature of the conduct.
Madigan selected Kodatt on Sunday. Madigan had a weighted vote in the district that allowed him to select his replacement. The selection was not unanimous. There were two other candidates that were nominated Sunday by other Democratic party officials from the district.
When a state Representative steps down before the end of their term, officials from the affiliated party in that jurisdiction select the successor. A Madigan spokesperson didn’t immediately indicate when that process to replace Kodatt would take place.
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