CHICAGO (WLS) -- The alderman of Chicago's 27th Ward has now been replaced by his own son after an appointment from Mayor Brandon Johnson.

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Walter Burnett Jr., who was previously the longest-serving current member on the Chicago City Council, announced his retirement earlier this year .

Burnett Jr. had voiced his desire to have his son, Walter Redmond Burnett III, to be appointed to replace him. Mayor Johnson has now approved and appointed the pick for the new 27th Ward alderman.

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"The 27th Ward deserves a leader who is well-attuned to the challenges we face as we continue to grow and strengthen our communities," Mayor Johnson said in a statement. "Red embodies the values,

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