As some predicted, the weakness and inexperience of Mayor Johnson has led to
a generational change in how the city council works. Instead of simply rubber stamping the mayor's agenda, as was tradition since at least the 1950s, they are now actually doing their jobs and pushing back. This is helping build a bench of competent politicians, something we have needed for decades.
This is a very good sign for the long-term prospects of the city. Combine it with crime dropping, continued advanced pension payments, and no property tax increases (yet) and the city is on a much better path than just a few years ago.
If we can get a more experienced administration on the 5th floor next year, I will be downright optimistic.
Specific Alders who get props in the article: Aldermen Nicole Lee (11th), Scott Waguespack (32nd), Samantha Nugent (39th), Pat Dowell (3rd), Desmon Yancy (5th), Bill Conway (34th), Anthony Beale (9th)
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