OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
LORI E. LIGHTFOOT MAYOR
March 10. 2021
Anna Valencia City Clerk
Room 107, City Hall Chicago, IL 60602
Dear Ms. Valencia:
I transmit herewith for filing Executive Order No. 2021-2, addressing procurement equity and transparency.
Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated.
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
LORI E. LIGHTFOOT
MAYOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 2021-2
WHEREAS, this Administration has prioritized from its very first days a more inclusive and equitable approach to counter decades of disinvestment in communities across the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chicago possesses one of the most robust, dynamic, and diverse economies in the world; and
WHEREAS, this Administration has set forth an economic development plan for 2030 which focuses on the core strengths ofthe Chicago economy in transportation, distribution and logistics; technology; tourism and hospitality; as well as healthcare and life sciences; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chicago, despite its great wealth and productivity, nevertheless possesses an unfortunate legacy of racial discrimination and economic inequality; and
WHEREAS, in order to recover from the devastating economic impact of COVID-19, government and the private sector must embark on an ambitious plan of recovery; and
WHEREAS, as part of the COVID-19 recovery plan, this Administration has put forward a five-year capital spending plan that will improve the quality of life for all residents, employ thousands of people, and generate wealth for businesses by investing in infrastructure and City facilities in all 77 communities, on top of ongoing capital projects in public transportation and the airports; and
WHEREAS, this Administration has recommitted the $8.5 billion investments at O'Hare International Airport which will create boundless opportunities for local tradesmen and businesses; and
WHEREAS, this Administration continues its drive for equitable and inclusive investments through...
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