New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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Demand a Public Process for Private Partnerships
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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Urge City Hall to support passage of the Privatization Transparency and Accountability Ordinance (PTAO)
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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Urge “NO” Vote on Bad FOIA Bill
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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Urge Your Representative to Vote NO on HB3621
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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Fuzzy Math At CPS And City Colleges Doesn’t Add Up
Proof of progress or fuzzy math? BGA and others question whether the numbers add up for City Colleges and CPS.
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BGA, Reform Groups: End Budget Impasse
The Better Government Association is among a number of good government groups calling for a meeting between Governor Bruce Rauner and the four Illinois legislative leaders to discuss solutions for the state’s budget impasse.
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BGA Luncheon Message: Better Government Is Up To Us
Good government depends on citizens who demand it, but too many of us are disengaged, and that’s the challenge we face if we hope to restore our democracy.
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BGA to Chicago Aldermen: Include Reforms in Budget
Top priorities are privatization ordinance, Inspector General post and greater transparency.
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No New Privatizations Without Taxpayer Protection
Mayor’s plan to privatize 3-1-1 center should be put on hold until City Council adopts a privatization ordinance to protect taxpayers, and maybe longer.