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During an exchange with a local news reporter, Mayor Johnson was asked a straightforward yes-or-no question: Is it appropriate for a mayor who remains a CTU member to partake in contract negotiations? Johnson's response was unequivocal — he claimed he would not benefit from the contract negotiations, asserting an ethical stance that many are challenging. Critics argue that being on leave from the union while simultaneously negotiating terms sets a concerning precedence. They label this duality as "ridiculous," urging that it presents a clear conflict of interest.