An Inside Job: A Frank Recollection of 48th Ward Happenings

by David Patt

Overview

Share the perspective of neighborhood happenings from the inside of city government when Marion Volini served as 48th ward Alderman. Find out why important decisions affecting community events were made the way they were. Uncover details about City Council actions, Housing Court procedures, local development issues, city service delivery, and political doings. Hear stories involving the Mayor, other Aldermen, political party officials, and neighborhood leaders. See how gender and religion influenced people's attitudes and observe behind-the-scenes actions that were known only to those on the inside.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940163398997
Publisher:	David Patt
Publication date:	11/24/2019
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	257 KB

About the Author

David M. Patt grew up on Chicago's far north side, graduated from Boone Elementary School and Mather High School, and served as President of the North Town Community Council and of the Jewish Community Council of West Rogers Park.

He served as an aide to Chicago Alderman Marion Kennedy Volini, working on legislative, zoning, and neighborhood development issues. He held leadership positions in political organizations and was the Independent candidate for 50th ward Alderman in 1983.

As the Executive Director of not-for-profit organizations he represented community groups, runners, and nursing home residents and earned the CAE (Certified Association Executive) designation in the association management profession where he headed groups of event directors, appraisers, doctors, and others.