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Mayor Emanuel's First 100 Days

August 24, 2011 - 10:25am — Barry Aldridge

It's the new Mayor's anniversary, so let's all throw a party! It's kind of early to judge whether he's made any differences so far, but what do you think of his style? I don't like his ties very much, but he does look fit and trim, which is something you probably can't say about anyone else at City Hall. I'm dismayed that he seems to be continuing Chicago's traditional Mayor-as-Emperor role, which I think lends itself to corruption and scandal. What do you think?

Comments

August 25, 2011 - 11:21pm — Melissa

Things?

It's what things are getting done that is objectionable. Every time he does something where I think "oh, that's not so bad," he turns around and ramrods through something truly awful. The fight over the CPS budget should be interesting to watch.

"If you plant ice you're gonna harvest wind." -- Robert Hunter

August 24, 2011 - 10:00pm — Sandra Verthein

"things" getting done

Well, I feel like things are getting done quickly, and when they are things I agree with its great. But when they are not it is not great because there is no chance to stop them.