Forrest Claypool: Chicago’s renaissance under Richard M. Daley is at risk – Chicago Tribune*

"Chicago is a cautionary tale. Its past two mayors had no management experience and thin political resumes. Voters chose amateurism at a high cost. Similarly, the triumph of progressive ideology over responsible governance has imperiled the city’s future. The 'economic, cultural and lifestyle marvel' lauded by the national press at the last Chicago convention is in danger of returning to the 'city on the brink' that Daley inherited decades ago."
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Fullbladder
1 year ago

“Voters chose amateurism at a high cost”
BS! Voter chose RACE.

taxpayer
1 year ago

Forrest notes Daley Jr’s ” chronic deficits, expensive labor contracts and debt.” Doesn’t mention that he sold the streets to private equity, for money long gone. I suppose he could have been worse, as perhaps illustrated by the subsequent mayors. The article would benefit from some links to document his assertions of the wonderfulness of DaleyJr’s reign.

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