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Outgoing Chicago Park District CEO Rosa Escareno
In this episode, Fran Spielman interviews soon-to-be former Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO Rosa Escareno. Escareno discusses her recent resignation, her decision-making process, and the transition to her successor Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa. She reflects on her tenure, achievements, and challenges, including equity in park facilities, managing homeless encampments, and funding for capital improvements.
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