City of Chicago Crowdsources Ethics Reform
At https://webapps.cityofchicago.org/EthicsTaskForce/ you’ll find a growing debate among Chicagoans about how to address ethics problems that have plagued the city for years.
The discussion board style site currently lists three topical forums:
- What ethics related requirement or reform would strengthen your trust in local government?
- How can city government be more transparent?
- How can Chicagoans be more involved in holding their government accountable?
Among the debated suggestions? City Council term limits, public official pension reform, replacing many officials’ vehicles with shared vehicles such as those offered by Chicago-based I-GO, and expedite the business and building permit process.
This democratic style of problem-solving, sometimes called “crowdsourcing,” is based upon the idea that a variety of people produce better solutions than small group.
This is a unique opportunity to discuss ethics reform with your fellow Chicagoans. Be part of the solution by contributing to this forum!