(The Center Square) – A measure to help Chicago’s city council limit the mayor’s ability to borrow money has fallen short in committee.
Alderman Marty Quinn proposed an ordinance that would have required future borrowing to be approved by two thirds of the council instead of just a majority. The council’s finance committee rejected the proposal by one vote.
Chicago resident Anthony Pruitt expressed his frustration Monday afternoon during public comments before the Committee on Budget and Government Operations…