CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's pick to head the Chicago Housing Authority was never given serious consideration for the job by a search committee, because he wasn't considered qualified to run the agency.

ABC7 has obtained a copy of a letter that outlined the concerns.

Mayor Johnson wants to see his ally, former Alderman Walter Burnett, appointed as CEO of the Chicago Housing Authority. Burnett's name was a late add to the process but the selection committee made it clear they could not recommend him for the job.

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Former Alderman Burnett, a 30-year City Council veteran, was considered an effective advocate for his 27th Ward community and one of Mayor Johnson's closest and most loyal allies.

He retired this summ

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