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Independent Voices. One Vision.

2. Mayors Caucus History:
• Formed in December 1997 by Mayor Richard M. Daley,
City of Chicago
• Partnership Between Mayor of Chicago and Mayors that
Participate in Nine Suburban Municipal Councils of
Governments (COGs)
• Represents Mayors of 273 municipalities in Chicago
Metropolitan Region and a Population of nearly 10
million

3. Examples of Issues Addressed:
• Regional Electricity Capacity
• Protecting Region’s Critical Infrastructure
• Federal Transportation Funding
• Merged Land Use and Transportation Planning Agencies
• Affordable Housing
• Air Quality/Climate
• Diversity Issues
• Public Pension Reform
• Consolidation of Services

4. Keys to Our Success:
• Party Politics Left at the Door
• Understanding that We Are A Region: Futures Are
Intertwined
• Regional Consensus: City and COGs all have to agree
• Commitment of Central City Mayor
• Commitment of Suburban Mayors
• Mayors Drive the Agenda, Not Staff
• Trust & Camaraderie Have Developed