Liam Stanton

Chicago is drifting. More career politicians and people beholden to special interests aren’t gonna fix it. I’m not a politician. I’m a lifelong Chicagoan. I’m a builder and a fixer. It’s time for new leadership focused on growth, affordability, and safety. Chicago is too good of an opportunity to waste. Join the fight at stantonforchicago.com

Talked reforms - including looking at downsizing city council - on @cbschicago with @DanaCBS2 this morning 🫡 cbsnews.com/chicago/video/…

@RidgeKnapp @chicagobars On another front, I imagine you appreciate the geography of Chicago frequently in that Lake Michigan is the perfect place your map keys

Some early fault lines in Chicago's November school board elections at CTU & SEIU release another round of endorsements: #twill

Half my family is on a pension. I know what these benefits mean to the workers who earned them and the families counting on them. We have to protect those promises. We also have to find ways to simultaneously improve our financial situation so that we can invest in safer streets, better transit, stronger neighborhoods, and a more affordable city. City Hall cannot continue to kick the can.

@Billyg320 I can’t knock the hustle (but the board of elections might)

@liamstantonchi Post it, everyone has a video door bell.

Just had someone knock our door looking for a signature for mayor. My wife shared that the first day for signature gathering is 7/28 😄#themoreyouknow

We need to get a handle on our spending problem - we have too much waste, which holds us back from expanding services and programs (and just keeping taxes down). Before asking families to pay more, City Hall should prove it's using every tax dollar wisely. Here's how we'll cut waste, improve efficiency, and make government work better for Chicagoans 🫡

Today at @acitythatworks: how candidates in our upcoming mayoral election (and the voters!) should be thinking about pensions.

It was reported this week that Chicago's pension debt has climbed to more than $36 billion (which is likely an underestimate) So while I make some 🍼, we discuss one of the biggest issues facing Chicago, and what we might do about it

After a lot of hard work and trials and tribulation I’m pleased to share that our backyard was featured by @sundaygrow. Now I could easily make a few dad comments here about the parallels to our grassroots campaign/transformation - but I wouldn’t do that. Either way this was texted to my entire phone book and now it’s here for your enjoyment as well (Yes this lawn is tiny but it is one of my prides and joy 🏆)

It’s a great lot on a great corner in a great neighborhood (Bowmanville). We walk by daily. I appreciate the art deco style of the old station - but saving it wouldn’t be the top of my list. That corner would be great for mixed use residential / commercial down below (for the love of God a decent sandwich place would be great) units

What would you do with this building and lot?

Can you imagine a leader not going about the crafting of a plan (in this case a budget) in such a way that it doesn’t garner buy in from any of their team - and having the process go so poorly that the team literally is forced to come up with their own plan - and then the leader pouting about it incessantly? And then gleefully attempting to say “I was right!” What leader do you admire does that? What Chicagoan’s life is impacted positively as a result? Unfortunately it’s just more ideological bluster by this mayor. A tired, well worn hand he has played many times as the rest of us shake our heads. Time to go.

@badgrbas Implement a city charter

@liamstantonchi How would you prohibit politicians from making politically motivated decisions

Billions of dollars each year, we are drowning in debt, crowding out expansion of new programs/services (or just keeping taxes down) Short term/won't fix the entire problem but we should do: -Offer voluntary buyouts (potential win-win for city/retiree) -Consolidate management of 4 funds (save on fees) -Do what we can to increase returns (ours are abysmally low) Medium term -Explore increased contributions from particpants -Explore moving new employees off pensions into defined contribution plans All of that could save billions but still not enough. Ultimately we need to: -We start growing significantly (economy, tax base) -We implement a city charter that prohibits mayors/council from making short term politically motivated decisions (eg borrowing to cover costs) If none of that works, the only option will be bankruptcy (which the city would need state approval to do). Next mayor needs to be ready to work through all of these - there are deals to be made, wont be easy, and certainly cant be concerned for political future

Pretty insane to have this paragraph start with “while some Democrats came around to support him” and then go on to mention the slew of things this guy has done, not even to mention the latest. Are we this hungry for far left candidates that we will put up with all of this, save a credible sexual assault accusation? No thanks.

Imagine if we would have done this at Pritzker Pavilion. Seats would have been packed as would the field. Would have been awesome And of course a little more notice than few hours

IT'S A ROUND OF 16 REDUX IN SEATTLE!

Steady job growth, zoning reforms, targeted incentives. Chicago take note

@LeighGiangreco Mott St!

Looking for a charming patio restaurant w/great food for my bday in Chicago. One guest has a severe garlic allergy though, so a place w/non-garlic options/accommodations would be great! I wanted to try Duck Inn, but heard mixed reviews.

Happy 4th! 🇺🇸