Featured share to Facebook share to twitter Like Us on Facebook 0 comment Cook Co. Recorder, Clerk merger: smart streamlining Andy Shaw Sep 29, 2016 Guest Views Those of us who promote good government for a living are having a hard time maintaining an upbeat attitude these days. On Sept. 22, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel laid out an ambitious plan to attack the city’s epidemic of violence—he certainly talked the talk—but walking the walk is much more complicated, expensive and daunting. More well trained cops and new programs to replace hopelessness with hope will cost a couple hundred million dollars. On top of the hundreds of millions in higher water, sewer and real estate taxes the City Council already laid on property owners to stabilize underfunded pension plans. Did I miss… Cook Co. Recorder, Clerk merger: smart streamlining was last modified: September 29th, 2016 by Andy ShawNo subscription? You’re missing out.Join us. There has never been a more critical time to Reboot Illinois...Subscribe now share to facebook share to twitter like Us on facebook comment tags: Cook County Clerk Cook County Recorder david orr Karen Yarborough Andy Shaw Andy Shaw is the president and CEO of the Better Government Association. His email is ashaw@bettergov.org. He has been working in the journalism industry for more than 37 years, as an award-winning political r... × Comments Be the first to respond to this quote. Add a Comment orSee all comments on this article commt × Comments Cancel reply Cancel Hold On! You need to be logged in touse that feature! Login/Create Account Nevermind