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In the era of COVID-19 and deep inequality, local governments say community engagement has become essential to delivering equitable outcomes.
Reset talks with Chicago and suburban elected officials on how they’ve changed the way they seek residents input before making decisions.
GUESTS: Kendra Freeman, vice president at Metropolitan Planning Council
Ald. Maria Hadden, 49th Ward
Vernard Alsberry, mayor of Hazel Crest, Illinois