Vi Daley
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Vi Daley | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Chicago City Council from the 43rd ward | |
| Assumed office 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Bernardini |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Vince Daley |
| Children | 2 Adult Daughters |
| Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois United States |
| Website | Alderman Vi Daley |
Vi Daley is the alderman in the Chicago City Council representing Chicago's 43rd ward. The 43rd ward includes much of the Lincoln Park and a small portions of the Near North Side Community areas. Her current term will end in May 2011; she is not seeking reelection.
Daley is unrelated to Chicago Mayors Richard J. Daley & Richard M. Daley, Cook County Commissioner John Daley, and White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley. (Citation needed to verify this statement)
Daley was the first Chicago Alderman to post the street cleaning schedule on her website and the first to send residents email alerts before cleanings. In a 2010 investigation by Fox Chicago, Alderman Daley earned a perfect score for her timely response to an array of constituent requests.[1]
Election
Daley was elected in 1999 to replace Alderman Charles Bernardini, for whom she was Chief of Staff.[2] In the past Lincoln Park elected a more liberal breed of Democratic Aldermen than Daley.[2] She has received support from a mix of interest groups, including the National Organization for Women (Chicago chapter), the Fraternal Order of Police and the Chicago Fire Fighters Union, the "lakefront liberals" organization the IVI-IPO, the Chicago Association of Realtors, and the LGBT newspaper the Windy City Times.[3]
Voting record in City Council
Of the 50 aldermen, Daley is one of the most consistent supporters of Mayor Daley, voting along with him 90 percent of the time, which was fourth most often.[4]
Opposition to "Big Box" ordinance
Daley, along with 13 other Aldermen voted against the 2006 big-box retailer "living wage" ordinance which would have requiring different wage standards for employees of large retail stores.[5]
2003 Balcony collapse
Daley was quoted in the New York Times[6] commenting on the deadliest porch collapse in United States history. On June 29, 2003, early in Daley's second term, in the 43rd ward, an overloaded balcony collapsed during a party in an apartment building, killing thirteen people and seriously injuring fifty-seven others.
Soccer Field for Private School in Lincoln Park
In summer of 2007, Daley received media coverage regarding a controversial public land use issue, in which a private K-12 schol, the Latin School of Chicago, tried to build a soccer field in part of Lincoln Park in the 43rd ward.[7][8]
Bubble Zone Ordinance
After receiving complaints about the increase in the size and viciousness of anti-abortion protests from a Near North Side Planned Parenthood, Daley introduced a Bubble zone ordinance that was successfully passed on October 7, 2010.[9] The ordinance creates a protection zone within a 50-ft. radius of the entrance to any hospital, medical clinic or healthcare facility. Within that zone, no one could get closer than 8 feet to pass materials, display signs, protest, educate or counsel another person without their consent.[10] Those who violate the ordinance can face up to a $500 fine. This law was modeled after a much stricter Colorado law whose “bubble zone” is 100 feet.[10] Alderman Daley was recognized for her work in passing the “Bubble Zone” ordinance by Planned Parenthood of Illinois at their annual Roe v. Wade anniversary celebration.[11] Debbie Herbenick, Ph.D., Master of Ceremonies noted, “The fact that people are physically and/or emotionally harassed when simply seeking the health care to which we are all entitled is frightening, and that's why this ordinance is such an important victory.” [11]
Historic Landmark Preservation
Alderman Daley serves on the City Council Committee on Historical Landmark Preservation. [12] During her tenure there have been 16 areas in the 43rd Ward that have been designated Historic Landmarks including the Armitage-Halsted District. The Armitage-Halsted District was designated a Chicago Landmark on February 5th, 2003 and features bay windows and corner turrets with conical roofs. [13]
Branch banking zoning regulation
Daley drafted and helped pass legislation opposing banks opening within Template:Ft to m of each other.[14]
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ a b Ben Joravsky and Mick Dumke. "Vi Daley 43rd Ward". Chicago Reader Inc. Retrieved 2007-10-17.
- ^ Vi Daley. "IVI-IPO 2007 Chicago Aldermanic Questionnairre" (PDF). IVI-IPO. Retrieved 2007-01-12.
- ^ Dumke, Mick (2006-12-29). "Anatomy of a rubber stamp". Chicago Reader Inc. Retrieved 2007-10-17.
- ^ Big Box Role Call
- ^ Davey, Monica (2003-07-01). "Chicago Says Owner Lacked Building Permit for Porches". The New York Times Company. Retrieved 2007-10-20.
- ^ Ben Joravsky (2007-07-20). "Soccer for Some". Chicago Reader Inc. Retrieved 2007-10-17.
- ^ Debrah Pickett (2008). "Turf War". Chicago Magazine.
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- ^ a b Spielman, Fran (2009-10-07). "Chicago OKs bubble around abortion centers". Chicago Sun-Times.
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External links
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