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How Toni Preckwinkle Is Canceling Debt, Fighting Guns, and Redefining What Government Can Do Article
Chicago’s top county official, Toni Preckwinkle, is showing the nation what bold, people-first governance looks like. In her recent appearance on The Good Government Show, the long-serving President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners talked about her latest wins and unwavering drive to make local government not only work—but work for the most vulnerable. […]
Talking with a Chicago Legend Show Notes
For 15 years Toni Preckwinkle has been Cook County’s Commission President. An impressive run and she has done impressive work. Currently, Chicago is on the front line of a power struggle between the federal governments deploying ICE agents and National Guard troops in American Cities. As of this show’s release, a federal just has blocked […]
More Trees = Better Environment Show Notes
Step out around your community and look up, see those trees? Trees make a difference. As Benita Hussian of American Forests will tell you, trees improve neighborhoods, health and well they just make life better. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow […]
“The Roots of Justice: How Trees Are Transforming Cities and Saving Lives” Article
“Communities of color have 38% less tree cover,” said Benita Hussain. “That’s a legacy of redlining and disinvestment. And it’s our job to fix it.”
From the Javelin to City Hall: Turlock Mayor Amy Bublak Throws Down for Accountability on the Good Government Show Article
“It’s the people’s money. And I want them to know we’re doing what they asked us to do.” With a dedicated citizens’ oversight group and strict benchmarks for infrastructure reinvestment, Bublak has helped Turlock go from fixing one road a year to over 25 annually.
