Appointments involving the city council and Chicago Housing Authority were blocked by a split vote on July 14th.

The entities involved

• city council →

  legislative body that governs a city, municipality or local government area

  • Council questioned the mayor regarding spending practices.Mon 17:45
  • City Council oversees civil service hiring processes.Mon 17:26
• Chicago Housing Authority →

  municipal corporation that oversees public housing within the city of Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • The governance structure of the city is currently under review, involving both Chicago and the Chicago Housing Authority.Thu 12:02
  • Rahm Emanuel was initially appointed to the Chicago Housing Authority board.Thu 12:02

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