If enough people speak up, this deal could be quashed. Politics in this era of progressive change should be different. We're all tired of backroom deals. https://t.co/kink2WRkRF
From David Orr: Several West Side community leaders with long records of engagement and accomplishment are applying to replace Mayor Brandon Johnson on the Cook County Board. But we're hearing rumors that a typical insider deal is being cut....
It goes something like this: a clouted state rep who's tired of traveling to Springfield gets the County Board seat, and politicians get to play another round of musical chairs, appointing his replacement — avoiding having voters choose their own representative....
Special thanks to our MC, William McNary and Ald. Hadden & Ald. Waguespack for sharing some remarks. A shoutout to Mayor Lightfoot for stoping by.
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