hey, look, it's my alderman!! most valuable local official-

[mopinko]

MOST VALUABLE LOCAL OFFICIAL: Joe Moore
In a city that has been rocked by corruption scandals of the ugliest sort, Chicago Alderman Joe Moore stands out as an example of the sort of steadfast and effective grassroots progressive who has fought the powerbrokers again and again and frequently prevailed. Moore refuses to be constrained by the supposed limits of local government. He has gotten the Chicago city council to oppose the war, defend civil liberties and take on chain-stores that batter local businesses. As the Holiday season approached, Moore was highlighting a "Think Globally, Shop Locally" initiative designed to help local firms compete with the big guys. "In these challenging economic times, retailers, particularly local retailers, often feel the pinch first," declared Moore in a letter to constituents. "We want all of our local businesses to thrive--as the saying goes, a rising tide lifts all boats. Vacant storefronts, on the other hand, have quite a different effect on our community. As we continue striving to make our community more sustainable, we need to build a retail environment where most of our needs are met locally." Moore has been active with the great national group Cities for Progress.


http://www.thenation.com/blogs/thebeat/392577/most_valuable_progressives_of_2008?rel=sidebox

fun list. the neighborhood freepers are out there, tho.

[TedsGarage]

1. My alderman, too!

Joe Moore of the Fightin' 49th! When I saw him after the foie gras ban was repealed (he was handing out doughnuts at the Howard L), I told him to keep standing up to Mayor Daley. "Rogers Park is all about non-conformity," I said.

[mopinko]

2. well, nice to meet you, neighbor.

the poor guy is the victim of some real mentally ill people. and the big issue about the foi gras. i mean, it passed 48-1. i think that sticking up for animals is seen by some insecure assholes as something that pussies do. but they are big men, ya know.

so, we should have a beer one of these evenings.