Lightfoot Signs Executive Order on Aldermanic Prerogative
Clip: 5/20/2019 | 4m 7sVideo has Closed Captions
She made signing it her first order of business to show the change she plans to bring.
Within hours of being sworn in, Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed an executive order that aims to significantly curb aldermanic prerogative. She made signing it her first order of business as a demonstration she’ll bring change to the city.
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Lightfoot Signs Executive Order on Aldermanic Prerogative
Clip: 5/20/2019 | 4m 7sVideo has Closed Captions
Within hours of being sworn in, Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed an executive order that aims to significantly curb aldermanic prerogative. She made signing it her first order of business as a demonstration she’ll bring change to the city.
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