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Despite the recent policy wins for the abundance agenda, Chicago still needs a better approach to collective problem solving, like citizens' assemblies offer. drive.google.com/file/d/1Dt-M...

Hey Chicagoans- fun and serious quiz for you. One important question I would add to it: "How many other major cities allow the mayor to fill city council vacancies?" Hint: it's the same as the number of others that don't have a city charter. chicago.citycast.fm/local-civics...

Imagine Chicago using such a civic problem-solving approach for DuSable LSD. coloradosun.com/2025/06/12/o...

Add this $195M to Chicago's running tab for ineffective governance. chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...

Which state ranked lowest in financial transparency? C'mon guess. www.truthinaccounting.org/news/detail/...

Have you heard of deliberative democracy? Please let me know. youtube.com/shorts/ZQqjP...

Chicago Department of Transformation's first newsletter. open.substack.com/pub/chidot/p...

For sustainable solutions for housing, transportation and energy in Chicago, we need electeds to understand that a city charter is more than just a nicety. @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/thelastw...

To commemorate the gift that keeps in giving, save Dec 2 for Parking Revenue Remembrance Day.

School board requires CEO to have superintendant license. Mayor wants to suspend requirement so he can appoint loyalist. @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2025/05/07/e...

This gets at why a city charter process is foundational for abundant housing and abundant mobility. It's more than policy; it's a mission mindset. @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social Abundance and the Left Abundance and the Left open.spotify.com/episode/0Y1k... The Ezra Klein Show · Episode

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Here's a two-for-one idea for Chicago transit's fiscal cliff and housing shortage: increase the tax rate on land used for car storage.

5 volunteers. 1,000 flyers this weekend. www.chicagogrowthproject.org/charter-chats

A BIG thanks to @cclusa.org for organizing the watch party of @joinordiefilm.bsky.social last night at The Davis! Let's work on social capital and a city charter. @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social youtu.be/GyeG0EeKjSM?...

While out flyering for the city charter, I met the author of this autobiographical fiction. About the city charter he said, "It's never gonna happen." Challenge accepted, sir. @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social www.amazon.com/Inside-Scott...

22 years later and Chicago still doesn't get it.

Progress.

First day of charter chat office hours! 100 s state (upstairs) until noon. Get a free book! @chicagogrowthproject

Doing my first Charter Chat office hours Wednesday 3/19 from 9:00-12:00 at 100 S State. Pop in and ask me anything! @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social

Chicago will soon have a museum of public housing! blockclubchicago.org/2025/03/12/l...

During a hearing on the Metropolitan Mobility Authority act, some Kane and McHenry county officials opposed a proposal for MMA board simple-majority voting. But the current supermajority board vote requirement for RTA actions blocks bold transit upgrades. @chicagocta.bsky.social @ctaction.org

Great example of an idea we should be adapting/testing in Chicago. We need government that embraces experimentation and problem solving. @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social

The way Chicago fills aldermanic vacencies.

"If liberals don’t want americans to turn to the false promises of strongmen, they need to offer the fruits of effective government." @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/26Kz...

Why is it that the 1950's, when Chicago's population was 1M higher, was when housing was most affordable across the city?

Most cities have a city manager, hired by city council. Not Chicago.

Not only does the mayor have all powers of appointment, but the presumption is they are male.

Posting a bit late on this, but oh well. 27 alders voted against the ordinance, showing they would rather protect speeders than save lives. 2027 targets are coming into focus. @chicagogrowthproj.bsky.social chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/20...

I want a Chicago government that could foster this kind of experimentation. www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...