Jonathan Levy

I am the Open Data Program Manager for the City of Chicago but this is not an official City of Chicago account.

[Jonathan Levy @JonOpenData]

I am not using this account much anymore so probably will not see mentions or messages. To reach me, please use the links at https://t.co/FSfVdpbHiU.

[Jonathan Levy @JonOpenData]

@DrArwady I am sorry to hear it. Best wishes for a relatively mild case and quick recovery.

And, of course, thank you for turning lemons into lemonade by using it as an opportunity to reinforce the vaccination message!

[Jonathan Levy @JonOpenData]

43rd Ward residents: Note https://t.co/Ur56YiMLtH

If you want the job, I guess go for it and good luck!

However, probably of direct relevance to a much larger group of residents, there is a survey towards the bottom of the page, seeking your input.

[Jonathan Levy @JonOpenData]

Heidi has been so friendly and so helpful on occasions where I needed a photo to add some visual appeal to a dataset.

Best of luck in whatever is next for you, Heidi!

[Archived: Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot @mayorlightfoot]

Today is a bittersweet day as this is Heidi Zeiger's last day as the Mayoral Photographer. Heidi has been with the team since 2019 and has captured countless, meaningful moments over the years in many communities all across our city. 🧵

[Jonathan Levy @JonOpenData]

Nice!

[Cook County Assessor's Office @AssessorCook]

Good morning, #CookCounty!
📢Our office published 20 years of historic assessment data.

Read our release: https://t.co/NYAmaoipIJ

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[Jonathan Levy @JonOpenData]

Have a great -- and safe -- Memorial Day weekend, everyone! Also, of course, let's remember and honor the "memorial" part for both the members of the military and civilians lost over the years.

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

8/8

[Jonathan Levy @JonOpenData]

Two things have stuck with me from a talk I attended many years ago by a trauma doctor at Cook County Hospital:

1) Over his career, he had seen his patients go from being shot once with a relatively lower-damage bullet to being shot multiple time with more powerful bullets. 1/8

[Jonathan Levy @JonOpenData]

At least as stated in the e-mail, it is, "to show our unified commitment to addressing the root causes of gun violence and ensuring the safety of all Chicagoans." Hopefully, even as we debate the specifics, as one should do vigorously in a democracy, we can agree on that. 7/8

[Jonathan Levy @JonOpenData]

@spakhm Full disclosure: I am a CMU alum, although not in CS, but would say the same even if that were not the current example. I certainly would never say someone should go to CMU if some other school is a better fit, considering all relevant factors for the specific student.

[Jonathan Levy @JonOpenData]

@spakhm Generally, get the degree. 1st, college is about more than professional credentials. Further, a degree from a good school also implies (≠ proves) education in more than just a narrow field, ability to think critically, ability to write, and ability to complete something hard.

[Jonathan Levy @JonOpenData]

Happy New Year!

One of my favorite pieces of #OpenData (Taxi Trips - https://t.co/DiJaGs4CAT) now has nine years of data -- and quite the nine years of #Chicago and world history.

Its younger sibling (TNP Trips - https://t.co/Yc4Vfb35Gu) is just past three.

[Jonathan Levy @JonOpenData]

@tomschenkjr @jdkunesh To your credit, I think the last work assignment you ever gave me was to remove your access on the open data side of the house -- which I would have done, anyway, and someone will do to/for me someday.

Your names and legacies are still live here, even if your accounts are not.

[Jonathan Levy @JonOpenData]

It should have clicked in my mind that, of course, @OpenMobilityFnd would be looking for a new Executive Director but it didn't until I happened across https://t.co/vM6SCnh3kf. So, on the chance that it helps, I figured I would add a tiny bit of amplification. Good luck!

[Jascha Franklin-Hodge (@jfh01.bsky.social) @jfh]

In January, I’ll be returning to City Hall as the @CityOfBoston’s next Chief of Streets. I am honored and excited to be joining @MayorWu and her team as we work to build a safer, fairer, greener transportation system for Boston. 🧵

[Jonathan Levy @JonOpenData]

@Rchards "People will misunderstand the data."

Yes, probably. Good metadata (which can take substantial effort) is important but it still will happen to some extent. Do your best and then be available to answer questions / correct misunderstandings as best you can.

[Jonathan Levy @JonOpenData]

@Rchards Open data are messy data. There will be errors, missing data, outliers, etc. That is ok. If the standard is perfection, you will hardly ever release anything.