We’re so glad you’re answering the call to help transform Chicago into a thriving democracy, capable of solving collective problems and planning a resilient future.
Things you can do:
Subscribe to this newsletter for news, events, and ways to be part of this movement.
Take this survey, which we’ll use to help show elected leaders (State and City) that Chicagoans are hungry for real change that gives regular Chicagoans a real say in our future.
Talk to your neighbors, community leaders (neighborhood orgs, LSC, Park Advisory Councils, clubs) about our collective opportunity.
Invite us to have a charter chat at your next meeting or block party. Email hutcheson.nate@gmail.com.
Contribute to our flyering fund to help stir up more support.
Learn more about Deliberative Democracy and Civic Assemblies as a more equitable way to draft a city charter. Here are some resources and examples of deliberative democracy that are reshaping local politics and governments:
National Civic League; Model City Charter (with democratic innovation)
If you’re ready for a deeper dive, read The New Chicago Way; Lessons from Other Big Cities.