What Are Police District Councils and Why Are They Important?
Nov 22, 2022
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In addition to mayor and alders, Chicago voters in February’s municipal election will elect civilian police district councils. Those are representatives of the public tasked with providing some sort of oversight of police. Each district elects 3 members, which means a total of 66 councilors the city. Chicago Reader editor Jim Daley breaks down what the councils will do. Plus, Isaac Troncoso from the Chicago Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, explains how the commission will work with the councils.