Chicagoist: Promoter Ordinance Stalls, No Vote Tomorrow

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Wed, 14 May 2008 11:32:14 -0600

Oooh. Ben Joravsky just called you niave, Margaret.

ThisGuy

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:29:18 -0600

Good work so far everyone. Keep it up!

pencil

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:28:29 -0600

Roger that Sparky. Thanks for the link.

sparky

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:04:19 -0600

Pencil: http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/clout_st/2008/05/vote-on-licensi.html Please still spread the word that this isn't over. This could go to vote next month.

pencil

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:34:39 -0600

Is there anything up online that confirms this yet? I just sent a mass email encouraging everyone to write to their alderman, and i'd like to send some follow up info. thanks for keeping us posted.

Ward Up

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:16:02 -0600

I agree with Sparky that this issue may not be dead. It is not possible to underestimate the intelligence of these Aldermen.

Tankboy

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:09:50 -0600

Independent promotion is safe in Chicago for now, and I think it's entirely due to the strong and immediate response from the music community. Thank you to everyone who made their voice heard ... but let's not let this one slip into the background unnoticed again. I've been told this is 100% sure to still come to a vote -- possibly within the next month -- so you need to keep the pressure up on your alderman! They will pass this ordinance in some form or another, so it's up to the community to do what we can to shape it.

YoknapatawphaTourismBoard

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:09:04 -0600

but doesn't it always seem like the City Council gets it's way somehow? Yes, much like with the smoking ordinance (which was popular around these parts), you just bring up the bill over and over until people/lobbyists just assume that it's inevitable. Stay vigilant!

anniec

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:43:46 -0600

Seriously, these Alderman are out of their minds. I understand they are legislators but pahlease, legislate, don't dictate. bunch of assholes.

sparky

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:41:37 -0600

Crisis averted for now...but doesn't it always seem like the City Council gets it's way somehow? Call your aldermen and sign the petition. This certainly isn't over.

rigoberto

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:40:04 -0600

Do you think this is ploy in order to keep the protesters away?

rigoberto

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:32:04 -0600

thank god! what a dumbass!