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Mayor Rahm Emanuel
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel
Rahm Emanuel is the new mayor of Chicago. He was sworn in as the 46th mayor just before 11:25 am on Monday, May 16, 2011.
“Today, more than any other time in our history, more than any other place in our country, the city of Chicago is ready for change,” Emanuel said in his inauguration speech.
He pledged to take up the challenge of improving the city’s schools, making the streets safer, cutting costs and improving efficiency in city government, and doing his part to improve the city’s economy in order to create more jobs.
“As your new mayor, it is an honor to fight for the change we need and a privilege to lead the city we love,” said Emanuel.
The road to becoming mayor was long for the son of Israeli immigrant, pediatrician Benjamin Emanuel, and X-ray technician, Martha Smulevitz.
Emanuel served as senior adviser to then President Bill Clinton from 1993-1998. In 2002, he was elected to the House of Representatives from Illinois’ 5th Congressional District.
In 2008, he was named President Barack Obama’s White House Chief of Staff. Emanuel resigned his post in October 2010, and formally announced his candidacy for mayor of Chicago on Nov. 13, 2010.
Despite residency challenges, Emanuel persevered and won the right to remain on the ballot. On Monday, May 16, 2011, Richard M. Daley’s 22-year run as mayor of Chicago ended, as Mayor Rahm Emanuel took over.
“None of what we must overcome will be easy, but in my heart I know this: The challenges for the city of Chicago are no match for the character of the people of Chicago,” said Emanuel.
Rahm Emanuel has appeared on Chicago Tonight 39 times since 1989. Watch our exclusive archived videos.
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New Efficiency Plans for the Department of Buildings
On Wednesday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a new plan for the Department of Buildings to increase efficiency when attaining building permits, and by decreasing time it takes to get permits, also decrease the number of taxpayer dollars the Department spends. “We are taking much-needed steps to increase efficiency and decrease the time it takes developers [...]
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Chase to Bring More Than 400 Jobs to Chicago
Chase will create more than 400 news jobs in Chicago by the end of 2012 and will open four new branches in the city, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced on Tuesday. “By creating new jobs in neighborhoods across Chicago, this expansion will help kick-start economic growth in communities throughout our city,” said Mayor Emanuel. “This announcement [...]
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Chicagoans Submit Budget Solution Ideas to Mayor
Last Friday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the launch of the City’s interactive budget website, and since then the Mayor has contacted some of the more active contributors in order to thank them for sharing their ideas and also further discuss their ideas for solving Chicago’s financial troubles. “The creative ideas streaming into www.ChicagoBudget.org prove the [...]
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90,000 City Contracts Now Online
On Wednesday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel posted over 90,000 city contracts online on the City’s data portal as part of his continued effort to make City government more transparent and accountable. “These efforts will increase the openness and efficiency of the City’s contracting process,” said Mayor Emanuel. “By posting this data online in an easy-to-use format, [...]
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Business Weekend for Top Students
On Wednesday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced ThinkChicago, a new program dedicated to bringing top students from regional universities to Chicago for a weekend in order to learn about business, network with professionals and consider a post-graduate career in Chicago. “My administration is committed to investing in the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs,” said Mayor [...]
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