meet an honest chicago alderman- joe moore debuts on huffington post

seriously. i swear. did i mention that he is MY alderman?


Welcome to the inaugural post of my City Council Report on Huffington Post! Several years ago, I began e-mailing to my 49th Ward constituents regular summaries of the Chicago City Council meetings. The reports have been well-received, and I've been encouraged to post them to a wider audience, including residents of my ward who are not on my e-mail list and those who live outside the 49th ward boundaries. I hope you find the updates informative.

Yesterday's City Council meeting was notable for what legislation didn't pass. With the help of some of my colleagues--Bob Fiorett (2nd Ward), Brendan Riley (42nd Ward) and Mary Ann Smith (48th Ward)--I was able to delay a vote on a misguided piece of legislation--the establishment of a "Legislative Inspector General," the proposed "watchdog" of the Chicago City Council.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joe-moore/watchdog-or-puppy-dog-a-r_b_539589.html

Things in this ward are so much more open and transparent since we elected him and ousted 36-year alder-flunkie Natarus.

got some great new blood in there. sorry to see manny flores go, but i guess his replacement is an ok guy. same for toni preckwinkle, although she will do a lot of good at the county.