A shot to fix Chicago’s parking meter deal? Aldermen test chances amid sale – Chicago Tribune/Yahoo

Among the possible leverage points some are considering is a clause in the meter deal that allows the council to consider "the background and reputation" of the proposed operator. Buyer Stonepeak Partners, aldermen have noted, owns an air freight company with a subsidiary that carries out deportation flights for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. That background puts the company starkly at odds, they argue, with policies and values in Chicago that seek to oppose ICE activities.
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taxpayer
2 hours ago

As I’ve suggested here previously, the remedy is to impose a tax on street parking. If the City can’t lawfully do it, get enabling legislation from the State.

Call my shrink
6 hours ago

Every deportation flight out of Chicago saves us money

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