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Originally Posted by LouisVanDerWright
Given the mechanics of Chicagos system, he's not just a weak mayor, but the position of acting mayor is basically up for grabs. Whoever in city council can string together a block of 26 votes can basically appoint themselves mayor by totally taking over the legislative process since there's no veto and the Mayor has basically no powers if he doesn't have the backing of a council majority.
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Which is why people need to be pressuring their Alders to move important things through the system and take back the control they ceded to past mayors. A more-powerful council and less-powerful mayor would be the best outcome of a Johnson admin.
Have you contacted your Alder about approving pending permits or otherwise encouraging development?