Metropolis comptroller resigning, headed to non-public sector

Metropolis Comptroller Chasse Rehwinkel has introduced he’s resigning from that submit to take a job with Devon Financial institution.

Rehwinkel will turn out to be CFO of the group financial institution, which has places in Chicago in addition to in Glenview and Wheeling.

“In my profession I’ve been blessed to working because the Chicago Comptroller in addition to State Financial institution Director — amongst different wonderful alternatives. I’ve met some actually wonderful individuals and labored on unimaginable issues,” Rehwinkel posted on X Monday afternoon.

“However the time has come for the following journey!” his submit continued. “I’m excited to hitch a brand new staff, however will at all times be pleased about the numerous wonderful public servants I’ve labored with in my profession.”

Rehwinkel, and the remainder of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s management staff, had simply endured a protracted finances course of that noticed the Metropolis Council flatly reject Johnson’s authentic proposal of a $300 million property tax improve.

The finances handed final week contained no property tax improve.

Within the information launch touting the finances’s approval, Rehwinkel was quoted as saying: “This plan ensures Chicagoans can rely on their authorities to ship full, uninterrupted companies. From retaining streets clear to making sure secure and wholesome neighborhoods, we’re dedicated to upholding the belief our residents place in us day by day.”

Particulars on Rehwinkel’s departure, together with his final official day in workplace, weren’t instantly accessible.