I have never in my entire career endorsed a political candidate. But I believe that Bob Fioretti and the staff he’ll put in place will be able to bring professional prosecution to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Kim Foxx and her staff have demoralized law enforcement in Cook County to the point where it is almost irreversible. I believe that Mr. Fioretti puts public safety first, will take the victims and families into account over offenders, and work to repair the relationship with all police agencies in Cook County.
This is not a Republican-Democratic issue for me; it is strictly about the best individual to lead the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office and have public safety as its driving force. I believe that Bob Fioretti is that person.
I would also add that I believe every single police officer, family member, and those who support the police and Cook County should put aside their political views and vote for Fioretti because everyone, in every neighborhood, deserves to be safe, have a prosecutor who is an advocate for them, and does it professionally.
Tom Weitzel
Riverside police chief (retired)