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Chicago’s City Council is Ready for a Reorg – and New Members Should Have Their Say

by BGA Policy March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

The Better Government Association and the League of Women Voters of Chicago support a more independent Chicago City Council, but caution against letting the current body set the rules for the incoming membership.

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BGA Policy Statement: BGA Supports Resolution Requiring 48-Hour Notice for Direct Introductions to City Council Committees

by Bryan Zarou October 24, 2022November 10, 2022

The BGA policy team supports R2022-687, a resolution modifying Chicago City Council’s internal rules to require 48-hour notice and public posting of any measures introduced into the City Council’s committees.

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BGA Policy Statement: City Council’s Leadership Should be Chosen by City Council

by Bryan Zarou September 23, 2022November 10, 2022

A resolution introduced into Chicago’s City Council for the Council–and not the mayor–to replace retired Ald. Michele Smith (43rd Ward) as chair of the Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight is a welcome and overdue assertion of City Council’s authority to appoint its own leadership.

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Better Government Association Commends Passage of Chicago Ethics Ordinance–Sees More to Do

by Bryan Zarou July 20, 2022November 10, 2022

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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BGA Opposes City Council Bill to Allow Redacted COPA Reports

by Bryan Zarou July 15, 2022November 10, 2022

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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Better Government Association Policy Statement: Amended Ethics Ordinance is Weaker but Still Valuable

by Bryan Zarou July 15, 2022November 10, 2022

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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New Ethics Ordinance Updates Include Recommendations from Chicago Board of Ethics and Better Government Association

by Bryan Zarou April 22, 2022November 10, 2022

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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The BGA’s Agenda for Lori Lightfoot

by BGA May 9, 2019November 10, 2022

Chicago’s new mayor takes office on May 20. She’ll need to hit the ground running — and never stop. Here’s how she can get off to a good start.

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