For 15 years Toni Preckwinkle has been Cook County’s Commission President. An impressive run and she has done impressive work. Currently, Chicago is on the front line of a power struggle between the federal governments deploying ICE agents and National Guard troops in American Cities. As of this show’s release, a federal just has blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago. President Preckwinkle has called the possible deployments, “a dangerous and reckless abuse of power” and “it’s fear tactics it and illegal use of power dressed up as law and order.” She also spoke out in support of a state court judge’s ruling that ICE agents can not make arrests inside Chicago courthouses. She said, “ICE enforcement has become increasingly violent, inhumane and unlawful. These tactics are unacceptable and un-American.” Last week she signed an executive order banning ICE agents from working in or around any Cook County property, including staging areas or for making arrests. Toni Preckwinkle is a leader. Listen to her updates on how she is delivering good government in Chicago. Read Cook County Commission President Toni Preckwinkle’s statements about a judge’s decision to so far, not allow National Guard troops to patrol Chicago’s streets and her stand on ICE agents making arrests outside of Cook County courthouses. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ILCOOK/bulletins/3f76d9c Watch a press conference with Illinois Governor J.D. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brad Johnson and Commission President Toni Preckwinkle as they discuss potential National Guard deployment in Chicago and speak out against recent arrests by ICE agents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3CjBOXupGY GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
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More Trees = Better Environment
Step out around your community and look up, see those trees? Trees make a difference. As Benita Hussian of American Forests will tell you, trees improve neighborhoods, health and well they just make life better. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City As Fate Would Have It (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
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Accountability from the Mayor
Amy Bublak is the mayor of Turlock, CA. This is just one stop in her lifetime career in public service, including the police department. Listen to how she holds herself and her city accountable. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
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Vote, Citizens Union is trying to get you to the Polls
Citizens Union is one of the oldest good government organization in New York City. They want everyone to vote and they are working to make it happen. Listen to Executive Director Grace Rauh explain how elections are secure and how they are working to get more people’s voices heard in elections. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City As Fate Would Have It (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
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Trying for Good Government in SC
For the mayor of the city of Cayce, SC, governing hasn’t been easy. There’s been a lot of controversy. But Mayor Elise Partin is optimistic and thinks good government will win out. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
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