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Published on Monday, January 9, 2012 by CommonDreams.org
Occupiers Target 'Mayor 1% Emanuel's' Anti-Protest Ordinance
Occupy Rogers Park, Occupy the South Side campaign against Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's NATO/G-8 ordinance; "This measure is a permanent attack on public protest in the City of Chicago."
Last month Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced anti-protester legislation for the upcoming NATO and G-8 summits in Chicago.
Chicago's WBEZ reported:
"During the summits, which could draw thousands of protesters, Emanuel wants to increase the minimum fine from $25 to $200 and double the maximum fine to $1,000. His proposed ordinance would also close parks, playgrounds and beaches overnight for longer periods of time."
This past Tuesday, Emanuel clarified that these measures would in fact be permanent, and not just during the time of the summits. From WBEZ:
In fact, Emanuel said his proposal to dramatically increase fines for protesters who resist arrest - even passively - should be permanent. Some of the other sweeping powers the mayor is seeking - one would allow his office to unilaterally approve some city contracts - would expire once the May summits are over, he said.
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The complete piece is at: http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2012/01/09-3
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Occupy targets Rahmbo (Original Post)
marmar
Jan 2012
OP
Autumn
(44,980 posts)1. Can I just say,
Fuck Rahm Emanuel and the nag he rode in on.
peacebird
(14,195 posts)2. Exactly. Sadly Obama promoted him and now this sleazeball is targeting Occupy
Hell Hath No Fury
(16,327 posts)5. May I join you?
Fuck Rahm Emanuel and the nag he rode in on.
Occupy the bastid!
DJ13
(23,671 posts)3. I still dont understand why Chicago elected
a guy who would have qualified as a moderate Republican 30 years ago to be Mayor.
_ed_
(1,734 posts)4. Obama's former Chief of Staff
"Emanuel wants to increase the minimum fine from $25 to $200 and double the maximum fine to $1,000."
Rahm Emanuel: The 1% working for the 1%.