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As Mayor Johnson continues to navigate these murky waters of union ties, governance, and ethical integrity, the residents of Chicago are left grappling with their confidence in local leadership. The consistent claims to ethnic loyalty and political allegiance may not suffice if they don’t translate into accountable and transparent governance. The conflict of interest posed by Johnson's simultaneous roles in public office and the teachers union must ultimately be addressed if he hopes to maintain the trust of constituents.