Chicago: Mayor Brandon Johnson Announces Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability Appointments
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CHICAGO ~ Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced the appointment of two new members to the Community Commission on Public Safety and Accountability (CCSPA). Anjanette Young and Angelique Guzman will join the commission in June 2026, filling vacancies left by current commissioners whose terms are set to expire.

In a statement, Mayor Johnson expressed his confidence in the new appointees, stating that they have the necessary backgrounds to contribute meaningfully to the commission's important work. He also emphasized the importance of community involvement in shaping public safety policies.

"The CCPSA is a cornerstone of our vision for a safer, more just Chicago," said Mayor Johnson. "It reflects our commitment to ensuring that public safety is shaped not just by policy, but by the voices and lived experiences of the people we serve."

Angelique Guzman, a senior at Mather High School, brings a wealth of experience and advocacy to her role as commissioner. She currently serves as class vice president and president of the North River Commission's Youth Council, where she advocates for equitable economic development, sustainability initiatives, and community wellness. Guzman also interns at a local aldermanic office and has been recognized for her leadership in organizing communities concerned about federal immigration enforcement.

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Anjanette Young, a South Side resident and licensed clinical social worker with over twenty years of experience, will also join the commission. She is the founder of Café Social Work, an initiative focused on increasing representation of minority and underrepresented individuals in the social work profession. Young's clinical experience includes working at the University of Illinois Chicago's Division of Specialized Care for Children where she provided mental health interventions and support for individuals and families. Following a wrongful police raid on her home in 2019, Young became a leading advocate for police reform in Chicago.

Mayor Johnson also announced that another commissioner's term will expire in October and that he will make a decision regarding this vacancy soon.

The selection process for vacancies on the commission is led by the Nominating Committee, a group of twenty-two District Councilors representing each of Chicago's District Councils. The committee is responsible for nominating at least two candidates for each vacancy and submitting those names to the Mayor, who then makes the final appointment. All appointments must be confirmed by the Chicago City Council.

For more information on the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, please visit ccpsa.chicago.gov.

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