Chicago Alderman Embraces Data Tech to Improve Gov

The goal of the data project is to take outside influence out of decision making and have a baseline set of data reaching all corners of the ward

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By Paul Biasco

DNAInfo

LOGAN SQUARE — Chicago’s millennial alderman is embracing data and technology in pursuit of good government on the Northwest Side.

One hundred days into his first term, Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa is set to release two data-rich reports — one on the 35th Ward and another on grading himself on campaign initiatives — that his staffers have spent months compiling.

The report on the 35th Ward, which includes parts of Albany Park, Avondale, Hermosa, Irving Park and Logan Square, focuses on housing, education, crime, education and business activity.

The goal is to take outside influence out of decision making and have a baseline set of data reaching all corners of the ward.

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