Summers for Chicago

Sharing here from the #OurChicago portal.
Follow Treasurer Kurt Summers at @FollowKurt!

[Summers for Chicago @Summers4Chicago]

We are approaching a unique moment in the history of our city, and we have to decide how best to shape the future of #OurChicago. Visit https://t.co/o9y8XZlOoj to share what you believe are Chicago's greatest strengths, biggest challenges to overcome, and other ideas you have.

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17 years later, remembering all the lives lost on this day and reflecting on how grateful I am for the first responders who selflessly risked their lives to help others in time of need. #Honor911 #NeverForget

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From the https://t.co/o9y8XZlOoj portal:
The greatest strength of #OurChicago is...

Alison in #LincolnPark: "Business. Large and small, public and private - businesses have made Chicago their home base, bringing jobs and a talented/skilled workforce to the city."

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From the https://t.co/o9y8XZlOoj portal:
The greatest strength of #OurChicago is...

D. in #SouthDeering: "the variety and versatility of the city. You can find whatever you are needing here. Whether it's art, museums, music, activities... Chicago has it all!"

[Summers for Chicago @Summers4Chicago]

From the https://t.co/o9y8XZlOoj portal:
The greatest strength of #OurChicago is...

Malcolm in #AuburnGresham: "The people, the tourist attractions"
Jessica in #Beverly: "People"

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From the https://t.co/o9y8XZlOoj portal:
The greatest strength of #OurChicago is...

Sejal in #LincolnSquare: "Diversity, large liberal city, lake, parks, so much to do!"

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From the https://t.co/o9y8XZlOoj portal:
The greatest strength of #OurChicago is...

Ariel in #Englewood: "Our diversity and legacy of being a city that has a big voice."

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From the https://t.co/o9y8XZlOoj portal:
The greatest strength of #OurChicago is...

Lora in #Bronzeville: "Our Diversity. Our hidden neighborhood gems. Our food, culture, and festivals."

[Summers for Chicago @Summers4Chicago]

From the https://t.co/o9y8XZlOoj portal:
The greatest strength of #OurChicago is...

Raynard in #SouthShore: "Our Human Capital Resources"

Robert in #SouthShore: "The enormous wealth of talented people is this cities greatest strength. Regardless of the community."

[Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune]

City Treasurer Kurt Summers is putting out feelers for Chicago voters' priorities. He says a new website will “genuinely seek people’s opinions and aspirations for our city.”

Summers hasn't yet joined the crowded field vying to succeed Mayor Rahm Emanuel. https://t.co/1KQHAO6IVg

[RiSsE @summerschi]

Let your voice be heard! This is #OurChicago and it’s time to be heard. Share your ideas on what Chicago needs and potential solutions to our biggest challenges with @followkurt. Post your ideas today at https://t.co/tRULV6Xhqv and repost using the hashtag #OurChicago

[CHI Young & Powerful @ypgroup_chi]

.@followkurt wants every person from every neighborhood represented, as we look to grow the success of Chicago. Share your ideas for what you think we need more of in Chicago and your ideas for solutions to our biggest challenges. You can submit and share using #OurChicago.

[Vasco L. Bridges III @VascoTheThird]

Excited to see that @ChiTreasurer is thinking about the future of #ourchicago and our future mayor. Hopefully he can help bridge decades-long divisions that divide our city.

[Summers for Chicago @Summers4Chicago]

Greatest strength of #OurChicago:
@JourdanSorrell, Hyde Park: "The resilience of all Chicagoans to persevere through challenges & remain committed to making this city a cultural, economic & social place for everyone to life and work in regardless of their background or zip code."

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From the https://t.co/o9y8XZlOoj portal:
The greatest strength of #OurChicago is...

Kelsey in #Bronzeville: "... the great people of this city. We are resourceful, resilient, and passionate."

Peter in #OldIrvingPark: "our people and our landscape"

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Check out these responses from the https://t.co/o9y8XZlOoj portal:
The greatest strength of #OurChicago is...
Toni in #Edgewater: "its diversity - people, architecture, industry -- even weather"
Joe in #Austin: "That one's easy. The ppl. Generations of family & recent diversity"

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Check out this response from the https://t.co/o9y8XZlOoj portal!

The greatest strength of #OurChicago is...
Deylon in West Garfield Park: "our creativity, strong work ethic and persistence to withstand so many difficult occurrences."

[Summers for Chicago @Summers4Chicago]

Thanks to those of you who have shared ideas so far via https://t.co/o9y8XZlOoj! Today, we're sharing back some responses we've gotten on #OurChicago's greatest strength. Follow along, chime in, or share your own idea using the #OurChicago hashtag.