Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration set a vision to create a more collaborative government to bridge the gap between government and community and disrupt long-standing mistrust between both groups. Our office has partnered with Chicago United for Equity (CUE) to embark on a journey to realize Mayor Johnson’s vision. In September 2023, OERJ and CUE hosted government and community partners to engage in a conversation about creating a shared definition of co-governance. In this convening, participants heard from leaders in three different major cities and learn from their approaches to co-governance at the local level. For a full event recap, please visit here and check out the video below for highlights of this gathering.   

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What does co-governance mean to you? Below are visual notes capturing principles and values that were discussed at the convening for a public vote. Share what you think are the values and principles of co-governance by filling out this survey.