With a tax hike on the line, Chicago alderpersons fight over ballot referenda
WBEZ News · WBEZ Chicago
November 8, 20233m 47s
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Show Notes
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s floor leader is resigning from his leadership posts after a chaotic City Council meeting last week.
The meeting broke down over a proposed referendum vote on the city’s sanctuary status.
Underlying the drama was a race for one of just three spots for citywide ballot questions that are allowed during an election.
WBEZ’s Tessa Weinberg explains how that limit leads to perennial gamesmanship over the issues voters get to weigh in on.