Chicago Megathread: With CTU on strike, Lightfoot lays out her budget

[LoneStarDem]

Who is the early favorite to win the Runoff in less than 2 months ?

[LoneStarDem]

Has Mendoza endorsed anybody ?

[LoneStarDem]

I'm wondering if whoever wins the Runoff will be a 1-termer or 2-termer based on age ?

[LoneStarDem]

Chuy Garcia to endorse Lightfoot

https://twitter.com/maryannahernnbc/status/1107254479525695490?s=21

That is a huge one.

Big question is whether Lightfoot wins in massive landslide  ?

[LoneStarDem]

I see Garcia has a Vendetta against Preckwinkle.

[LoneStarDem]

I see this Runoff campaign has alienated neighbors, family members & friends.

[LoneStarDem]

What time should we get an early indication of a possible landslide victory for Lightfoot ?

[LoneStarDem]

Lightfoot will take office on May 20th. Does anybody know where the Inauguration will be held at ?

I doubt it'll be held on the grounds of Chicago City Hall.

[LoneStarDem]

Let me guess: Burke & Co., is serving up a special diet of race-baiting Council Wars 2.0 ?

I'm assuming they're plotting to undermine her before she even has taken the Oath of Office on May 20th.

Will outgoing Mayor Rahm Emanuel (D) be attending the Inauguration festivities ?

[LoneStarDem]

I note the Establishment will fight her on term limits as well.

[LoneStarDem]

Sounds like the Establishment is taking pages out of the Mitch McConnell Playbook in undermining Lightfoot.

[LoneStarDem]

It became pretty clear today that Lightfoot misplayed the Lincoln Yards/78 deal. Progressives are now pissed that she has given the green light, yet she looks equally weak in front of the council having come out against it and then caved.

The Establishment is going to exploit this & up the ante even further against her.

[LoneStarDem]

Will Emanuel attend the inaugural festivities ?

[LoneStarDem]

Lightfoot and Preckwinkle had lunch today to discuss collaboration heading into the Mayor-Elect's inauguration. Preckwinkle remains Cook County Board President and the two will interact considerably in their respective roles.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/g00/politics/ct-met-mayor-lightfoot-toni-preckwinkle-lunch-20190513-story.html?i10c.ua=1&i10c.encReferrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8%3d&i10c.dv=9

Meanwhile, the Establishment & the Good Ole Boys Network are going to pull a McConnell by blocking Lightfoot's policy initiatives.

[LoneStarDem]

Trib and NBC5 confirm that Lightfoot wants Waguespack as Finance Chair and Tunney as Budget Chair.

Waguespack in lead role would be a big win for progressives and heading into budget season, I expect that the “light” will be brought in on many aspects of the current budget with him in charge.

I see that the Establishment plans on fighting Lightfoot on term limits since she plans on limiting both the Mayor & City Council to 2 4-year terms.

[LoneStarDem]

Clock ticking on Lame Duck Emanuel. Does anybody know if he'll be attending the inaugural festivities on Monday afternoon ?

[LoneStarDem]

Clock ticking on Lame Duck Emanuel. Does anybody know if he'll be attending the inaugural festivities on Monday afternoon ?

Haven't heard, but Daley did attend Rahm's

Let me know if he shows up.

[LoneStarDem]

Rahm was indeed in attendance, as he had to call the council to order.

In her speech, Lightfoot doubled down on her campaign platform, promising improvements to education, equitable investment in underserved neighborhoods, and government reform.

Most notably, she said, “Stopping corruption isn’t just in the city’s interest, it’s in the city council’s interest.” She then turned around to smile at the council sitting behind her. Crowd went nuts.

“For years, they’ve said Chicago ain’t ready for reform. Well get ready because reform is here.”

“I campaigned on change. You voted for change. We will deliver change.”

Kind of sets the stage.

Wish her luck because she's sure as Hell going to need it considering the Establishment is likely pulling a McConnell to undermine her every step of the way 24/7.

[LoneStarDem]

Wish her luck because she's sure as Hell going to need it considering the Establishment is likely pulling a McConnell to undermine her every step of the way 24/7.

you really saw the people she appointed as chairs and still think "oh, she's clearly going to fight the establishment"?? lmfao

Not everyone is going to be impressed by Lightfoot. I doubt she'll make long-lasting changes.

[LoneStarDem]

What are her approval ratings so far ?

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Approval ratings ?

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Burke going to prison yet ?