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Mike Madigan replacement Edward Guerra Kodatt resigns after only 3 days
1 month ago | By ABC
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's replacement for his statehouse seat has resigned after just three days on the job.
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Madigan replacement Guerra Kodatt steps down 3 days after appointment
1 month ago | By WGN TV
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The man hand-picked by former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has stepped down just three days after his appointment.
Edward Guerra Kodatt stepped down as state representative of the 22nd District Wednesday. Madigan had said the 26-year-old should resign because of "alleged questionable conduct."
Without giving the specific reason, Madigan and Ald. Marty Quinn, released a statement Tuesday night that said Guerra Kodatt should resign after “learning of alleged questionable conduct.”
“After learning of alleged questionable conduct by Mr. Kodatt, it was suggested...
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