Under longstanding practice and tradition, Chicago aldermen have great power over governmental approvals that can clear the way for a real estate development or kill it. But those familiar with the way Chicago works also know that the alderman of one ward typically has no say over what happens in the ward of a colleague.Aldermanic Privilege for those of you who don't know a whole lot about how things work in Chicago at least the theory if not the practice.
Isiah 1:17- Learn to do well. Seek justice, Relieve the oppressed, Judge the fatherless, Plead for the widow.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Aldermanic Privilege...
A little blurb described in the Tribune then, I'll refer you to the Encyclopedia of Chicago which expands on that...
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