Where good legislation goes to die

Interview with the Chicago Reader's Ben Joravsky on how aldermen might thwart efforts to bury their legislation in the rules committee; why the powerful, seemingly in opposition, support each other; and aldermen who have reserved their check on mayoral power for Chicago's only elected black mayor. Length 11.3 minutes.

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Article: "Where good legislation goes to die" (Chicago Reader)

Document: Rules of Order of the Chicago City Council

City Council Ben Joravsky Schools