Linda Hudson IS YOUR ALDERMAN A RUBBER STAMP? An alderman who votes 100% of the time with the mayor on controversial and important issues is not exercising independence of judgement. Other aldermen increased their support as well for the mayor and his administration. Sandi Jackson (7th) voted only 53% of the time with Daley, but 90% of the time with Emanuel. Pat Dowell (3rd) increased from 76% under Daley to 93% agreement under Emanuel. Howard Brookins Jr. (21st) also increased his support from 86% to 100%. Most changes were not as great in favor of Emanuel but are still worth noting. Fifteen aldermen: Michelle Harris (8th), Anthony Beale (9th), James Balcer (11th), Toni Foulkes (15th), JoAnn Thompson (16th), LaTasha Thomas (17th), Lona Lane (18th), Willie Cochran (20th), Danny Solis (25th), Walter Burnett (27th), Rey Suarez (31st), Emma Mitts (37th), Margaret Laurino (39th), Mary O’Connor (40th), and Tom Tunney (44th) voted 1 – 10 percent of the time more frequently with Emanuel than they did under Daley.
Posted on: Sat, 22 Mar 2014 19:10:26 +0000
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