Trending...
- Tampa-Based Digital Marketing Agency Launches New Website to Help Local Businesses Grow Online
- Global Families Turn to Young Travelers Concierge Amid Rising Safety Concerns in the U.S
- DuoKey to Unveil Encrypted Financial Intelligence Use Case at GISEC Global 2025
CHICAGO ~ Chicago Launches First Co-Governance Framework to Foster Collaborative Decision-Making
In a move towards more inclusive and equitable governance, the Mayor's Office of Equity and Racial Justice (OERJ) and Chicago United for Equity (CUE) have joined forces with the Co-Governance Steering Committee to launch a draft of Chicago's Co-Governance Framework. This framework includes an opportunity for public comment, in line with Mayor Brandon Johnson's commitment to collaborative governance.
Mayor Johnson expressed his enthusiasm for this initiative, stating, "Today's launch of our city's first Co-Governance Framework is a step forward in my administration's commitment to fundamentally change how government and communities work together." He acknowledged that community voices have not been given enough weight in decision-making processes and emphasized the importance of this partnership with CUE and the Steering Committee in moving beyond traditional engagement methods.
The development of this framework was a collaborative effort between the Steering Committee, OERJ, and CUE. Together, they hosted 18 community conversations involving over 200 participants from 57 neighborhoods. These conversations allowed community members to reflect on their relationships with government and share their visions for co-governance. The data collected from each conversation was then compiled and analyzed by Dr. Tiffany Ford from the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health, who is a research partner of CUE.
More on illi News
To ensure that the final framework truly reflects the needs and desires of Chicagoans, the public is encouraged to provide feedback on the first draft by February 28th, 2025. The draft can be accessed at chi.gov/co-governance.
This initiative stems from Mayor Johnson's vision to create a more collaborative government that addresses racial, health, and economic inequities. Candace Williams, Interim Executive Director of CUE, stated that "true democracy thrives when power is shared" and emphasized that co-governance is not just a strategy, but a commitment to leveraging the power of communities and government.
The Co-Governance Steering Committee, consisting of nine diverse and community-connected individuals, played a crucial role in designing and facilitating the community conversations. According to Carla Kupe, Chief Equity Officer, "building collaborative governance structures cannot be done in isolation." She stressed the importance of involving all Chicagoans in this process to create a tool that fosters shared decision-making between government and community.
In early April of this year, OERJ and CUE, in partnership with the Co-Governance Steering Committee, will host a convening to share Chicago's final Co-Governance Framework and discuss the future of this work.
More on illi News
The Office of Equity and Racial Justice (OERJ) aims to promote institutional change that leads to equitable transformation across all aspects of the City of Chicago. This includes service delivery, resource distribution, policy creation, and decision-making. OERJ works towards this goal by supporting City departments in normalizing concepts of racial equity and implementing new practices that result in fairer outcomes. More information can be found at chicago.gov/equity.
Chicago United for Equity (CUE) is a network of racial justice advocates working across various sectors to redesign civic institutions and transform Chicagoans' relationship with power. Since 2018, CUE has gained national recognition for its efforts in developing people-powered voter guides, participatory budgets, and community-led policymaking strategies. CUE equips leaders with the tools to drive transformational change and engage with impacted communities meaningfully. Learn more at chicagounitedforequity.org.
With the launch of Chicago's first Co-Governance Framework, the city takes an important step towards creating a more inclusive and collaborative government that truly represents its diverse communities. The public's feedback on the draft will play a crucial role in shaping this framework as it moves forward.
In a move towards more inclusive and equitable governance, the Mayor's Office of Equity and Racial Justice (OERJ) and Chicago United for Equity (CUE) have joined forces with the Co-Governance Steering Committee to launch a draft of Chicago's Co-Governance Framework. This framework includes an opportunity for public comment, in line with Mayor Brandon Johnson's commitment to collaborative governance.
Mayor Johnson expressed his enthusiasm for this initiative, stating, "Today's launch of our city's first Co-Governance Framework is a step forward in my administration's commitment to fundamentally change how government and communities work together." He acknowledged that community voices have not been given enough weight in decision-making processes and emphasized the importance of this partnership with CUE and the Steering Committee in moving beyond traditional engagement methods.
The development of this framework was a collaborative effort between the Steering Committee, OERJ, and CUE. Together, they hosted 18 community conversations involving over 200 participants from 57 neighborhoods. These conversations allowed community members to reflect on their relationships with government and share their visions for co-governance. The data collected from each conversation was then compiled and analyzed by Dr. Tiffany Ford from the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health, who is a research partner of CUE.
More on illi News
- Mentor Agile Empowers Illinois Residents with Free Access To Product Management Training
- Midwest Pond Features & Landscapes Hits 100 Cleanouts This Spring, Expands Services Across Chicago
- Aureli Construction Sets the Standard for Seamless Home Additions in Greater Boston
- ScreenPoints Puts Film Investors in the Credits—and in the Money With New FinTech Platform
- Beyond Finance Wins Gold Stevie® Award for Customer Service Department of the Year in 23rd Annual American Business Awards
To ensure that the final framework truly reflects the needs and desires of Chicagoans, the public is encouraged to provide feedback on the first draft by February 28th, 2025. The draft can be accessed at chi.gov/co-governance.
This initiative stems from Mayor Johnson's vision to create a more collaborative government that addresses racial, health, and economic inequities. Candace Williams, Interim Executive Director of CUE, stated that "true democracy thrives when power is shared" and emphasized that co-governance is not just a strategy, but a commitment to leveraging the power of communities and government.
The Co-Governance Steering Committee, consisting of nine diverse and community-connected individuals, played a crucial role in designing and facilitating the community conversations. According to Carla Kupe, Chief Equity Officer, "building collaborative governance structures cannot be done in isolation." She stressed the importance of involving all Chicagoans in this process to create a tool that fosters shared decision-making between government and community.
In early April of this year, OERJ and CUE, in partnership with the Co-Governance Steering Committee, will host a convening to share Chicago's final Co-Governance Framework and discuss the future of this work.
More on illi News
- Pathways to Adulthood Conference May 17 at Melville Marriott Honoring NYS Assembly Member Jodi Giglio, Suffolk County Legislator Nick Caracappa
- Adster Techologies awarded US Patent for breakthrough innovation in reducing latency in Ad Serving
- Mai Coffee Unveils First - Ever Vietnamese Coffee Pouches, Bringing "Viet Super Coffee" To The World
- Chris The Wiz Releases RAIN EP – A Cyberpunk Dreamscape in 4 Tracks
- Penetrium™ Breaks Oncology Barriers: The Solution to Cold Tumors and Metastatic Cancer Unveiled at AACR 2025
The Office of Equity and Racial Justice (OERJ) aims to promote institutional change that leads to equitable transformation across all aspects of the City of Chicago. This includes service delivery, resource distribution, policy creation, and decision-making. OERJ works towards this goal by supporting City departments in normalizing concepts of racial equity and implementing new practices that result in fairer outcomes. More information can be found at chicago.gov/equity.
Chicago United for Equity (CUE) is a network of racial justice advocates working across various sectors to redesign civic institutions and transform Chicagoans' relationship with power. Since 2018, CUE has gained national recognition for its efforts in developing people-powered voter guides, participatory budgets, and community-led policymaking strategies. CUE equips leaders with the tools to drive transformational change and engage with impacted communities meaningfully. Learn more at chicagounitedforequity.org.
With the launch of Chicago's first Co-Governance Framework, the city takes an important step towards creating a more inclusive and collaborative government that truly represents its diverse communities. The public's feedback on the draft will play a crucial role in shaping this framework as it moves forward.
0 Comments
Latest on illi News
- The Tide Project Opens at Biennale Architettura 2025 in Venice Amplifying Youth Voices
- Wall Street analysts say BTC.XRP.DOGE cloud mining company SIX MINING is expected to achieve a 5-fold increase, allowing users to easily mine BTC
- Gen X Takes The Reins: New Book Guides Caregivers Juggling Parents, Kids, And Grandkids With Humor And Heart
- Naperville Welcomes Top Global Leaders Through Americas Competitiveness Exchange Visit
- Fray Fitness Launches Memorial Day Sale and Veteran Organization Giveaway
- ABM for Good™ Launches First Project with Build Change
- Local Nonprofit Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Attack on AmeriCorps
- Pregis Honors Partners Driving Measurable Impact with Annual Pregis Purpose Awards
- ImagineX, in Collaboration with Qualys, Launches New mROC Services to Transform Enterprise Cyber Risk Management
- Ditch Micromanagement: New Leadership Book for Results-Driven, Accountability-Based Teams
- Jay Tapp was named Managing Director in British Columbia
- Hubei Heavy Equipment Makes a Striking Appearance at CIMT and Competes with International Brands
- 20 Patents Issued Worldwide, Cementing Company Leadership. First Ever Cable-Free 12-Lead ECG: HeartBeam, Inc. (Stock Symbol: BEAT)
- NASDAQ Uplisting for Higher Market Exposure and Wide Corporate Benefits to AI Boosted Marketing Company On Track Towards $1 Billion Revenue by 2027
- AAR announces investor conference schedule for May and June 2025
- Congressional Men's Health Caucus Shows Bipartisan Consensus and Focus on Prevention, Mental Health, and Closing the Lifespan Gap
- The Alternative AI Architecture That Creates Certainty and Trust - No More Guesses.
- DuoKey, Axiomtek and Blue Edge Network Partner to Enhance Smart Cities with Privacy-Preserving Urban Safeguarding and Fleet Management
- Naperville Police to Participate in Regional Route 59 Traffic Safety Initiative
- Women of Color Take the Stage at Fearless Summit to Scale, Heal, and Get Paid