Better Government Association
WEBSep 25, 2024 · See What the Illinois State Legislature Is Doing. Better Government Association believes in transparency and accountability, which is why we have partnered with FastDemocracy to bring you some of the most powerful tools to keep tabs on your lawmakers in Springfield and their legislative actions. Advocating for term limits for …
About Us - Better Government Association
WEBThe Better Government Association was founded in 1923 and will celebrate its 100 th anniversary of serving Illinois residents in 2023. The BGA publishes Illinois Answers Project, an investigative and solutions-focused news outlet launched in 2022, as well as BGA Policy, which advocates for more transparent, accountable and equitable government through public policy reform.
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WEBMay 1, 2024 · Please join the Better Government Association at our Centennial Celebration & Annual Luncheon honoring Michael J. Sacks and featuring a special conversation with BGA President David Greising, best-selling author Jonathan Eig and award-winning editor, journalist and author Natalie Moore.
100 Days In, BGA Policy Reviews Mayor Johnson’s Government …
WEBAug 23, 2023 · 100 days ago this Wednesday, Brandon Johnson was sworn in as mayor of Chicago. During the campaign, Johnson, along with all other candidates except incumbent mayor Lori Lightfoot, responded to a Better Government Association questionnaire focused on transparency, accountability and ethics in government.
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WEBJul 8, 2021 · Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. The Better Government Association is a non-partisan, non-profit news organization and civic advocate working for transparency, efficiency and accountability in government in Chicago and across Illinois. SUPPORT US. Sections.
History - Better Government Association
WEBHistory. For nearly 100 years, the Better Government Association has fought corruption, waste, secrecy and inequity by shining a spotlight on the workings of government in Illinois. The BGA was founded in 1923 by a small group of clergymen, lawyers and businessmen. The founders believed that “public officials under close scrutiny would serve ...
2024 Chicago Budget Overview – BGA Policy Snapshot
WEBOct 11, 2023 · The proposed 2024 budget for the City of Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first, offers relatively modest increases in citywide spending and staffing, with a 1.3% increase in appropriations and a 0.9% increase in staffing relative to the 2023 budget. The roughly $18.2 billion in budgeted appropriations includes approximately $8 billion in non ...
Can Ranked Choice Voting Transform Our Democracy?
WEBMay 27, 2021 · Ranked choice voting is an electoral system that allows voters to rank candidates by preference (i.e., first choice, second choice, and so on). The votes are counted in rounds based on the first choice listed on each ballot. If one candidate has received a majority of the votes (over 50 percent) after one …
New Ethics Ordinance Updates Include Recommendations from …
WEBApr 22, 2022 · Ordinance planned for introduction at Wednesday’s City Council by 43rd Ward Ald. Michele Smith, the chair of the Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight, expands on Chicago’s ethics ordinance for city employees, elected officials, and candidates for elected office.
Perspectives Archives - Better Government Association
WEBAug 2, 2023 · Zarou: Illinois General Assembly Has the Chance To Act on Meaningful Ethics Reform. by Bryan Zarou November 5, 2021. The state’s history of corruption has the public craving good government, empower the inspector general’s office as a start to restoring confidence. Perspectives, Policy.