Administration Quote by Rick Perlstein
“Chicago's privatization mania began during Mayor Richard M. Daley's administration, which ran from 1989 to 2011. Under his successor, Rahm Emanuel, the trend has continued apace. For Rahm's investment banker buddies, the trend has been a boon. For citizens? Not so much.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The New Deal and the Great Society, 2008
Privatization expanded under Daley and continued under Emanuel, benefiting financiers while citizens see limited benefit.
In simple terms: City services shifted to private firms, helping banks but hurting public.
Key Takeaway
Consider impacts of privatization on community.
Themes
politics
economics
urban policy
public vs private
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
policy
commentary
When to use this quote
- city budgeting
- public services
- citizen advocacy
- policy reform
Key Concepts
neoliberalism
public good
wealth inequality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does private control affect service quality?
- What safeguards protect citizens?
A Different Perspective
Privatization may reduce accountability and equity.
