Commissioner Nancy Andrade Steps Down from Role in Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Administration

In a significant shift within Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration, a key official is stepping down. Nancy Andrade, who has held the position of Chicago’s Human Relations Commissioner since 2021, is resigning from her role.

Andrade’s decision to leave comes as her son, who is classified as a diverse learner, is preparing to transition from elementary to high school. This personal milestone has prompted her to make this change, as detailed in her resignation letter.

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In a statement provided to ABC7, Andrade expressed her admiration for the team at the Chicago Commission on Human Relations (CCHR), stating, “I applaud the phenomenal CCHR team for their tireless work. CCHR is a beacon of light that gives hope to all Chicagoans who have experienced the darkness of hate. It offers justice to all who have experienced the humiliation and trauma of discrimination.”

As a licensed attorney, Andrade emphasized her commitment to upholding the values and ethics that guided her tenure. “My resignation is in service of that oath,” she noted, expressing her hope that the CCHR will continue to address antisemitism and all forms of discrimination across Chicago.

Reacting to Andrade’s departure, Alderman Debra Silverstein of Chicago’s 50th Ward remarked, “Her resignation from the Chicago Commission on Human Relations is a terrible blow at a time when anti-Jewish hate is on the rise. The Jewish community deserves partners in City Hall who will listen, collaborate, and act with urgency in the face of rising hate.”

ABC7 reached out to the mayor’s office for a response to Silverstein’s claims that Andrade’s resignation creates a void for the city’s Jewish community, but did not immediately hear back.

This comes after Johnson fired his deputy for public safety last week.