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Zoning Committee Chair Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th)
Fran Spielman interviews Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th), the new chair of Chicago’s City Council Zoning Committee, about how the council ended a months-long zoning stalemate without Mayor Brandon Johnson’s backing after leadership turmoil and failed mayoral picks. Villegas says the council is acting more independently, criticizes the mayor’s “100% or nothing” approach, and emphasizes collaboration and incremental wins.
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