Guiding Principles

A Growing Chicago for All

A thriving city with a growing population, growing economy, and a clear vision for the future. A Chicago with abundant housing, clean streets, safe public transit, and smart infrastructure. A Chicago that is a world class leader in commerce, industry, and culture.

 

Objectives:

  • Improved housing affordability through increasing supply by upzoning, reducing red tape, and investment in historically neglected and under-resourced neighborhoods.
  • A multimodal and integrated transportation system that promotes safe and convenient transit for all modes of travel, prioritizing high-impact solutions in the short-term that stabilize our system while planning for larger scale capital projects in the long run
  • Economic incentives and streamlined regulations to grow local businesses and attract new companies, resulting in more job opportunities and better city services for existing and potential residents

 

Effective Government Structures

A Chicago with less red tape, better services, and responsible use of Chicagoans’ tax dollars starts with the foundation of our government. Fiscal responsibility, accountability, and strong oversight must be woven into the fabric of our government’s structure.

 

Objectives:

  • A thorough and transparent process for budgeting and accounting that provides city council the time and information it needs to diligently analyze budget proposals
  • An oversight body that is independent from the mayor’s office and empowered with the information access and enforceability it needs to conduct investigations
  • City services provided by expert-led departments, freeing aldermen to focus on creating quality legislation.