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Confusion over Chicago affordable housing project causes political dustup

Political Pants on Fire

Confusion over Chicago affordable housing project causes political dustup

Chicago’s 41st Ward alderman Anthony Napolitano and Democratic committeeman Tim Heneghan got into a name-calling match at a public hearing in the northwest side neighborhood of Edison Park. Napolitano called Heneghan a liar over an email that went out to residents regarding a possible development that may include affordable housing. The planned 44-unit apartment building would require a zoning change, which under Chicago’s new Affordable Housing Ordinance would mean the new construction would need to include at least 10 percent affordable housing. Haneghan accused Napolitano of misleading residents regarding the size of the development, while Napolitano accused Heneghan of attempting to scare residents for political gain.


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