Will History Repeat Itself for Chicago Monarch Richard Daley?
Richard II (6 January 1367 – 14 February 1400) was the King of England from 1377 until he was deposed in 1399. He is famed for his pivotal role in resolving the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, and for his purported misdemeanours as King, which led to both to his forced resignation and civil war.
- Introduction to Wikipedia.com entry on King Richard II of England
It appears Chicago's very own Richard II is at it again, ignoring the views of his city council and disregarding the needs of his constituents. This time Richie wants to put the boot on drivers who have just two outstanding tickets. How long will the citizens of Chicago put up with his misdemeanours as King or will they finally force him out of office with their votes?
Today's Chicago Sun-Times reports:
Motorists with just two delinquent parking or red-light tickets would face the dreaded Denver boot, under a revenue-generating plan introduced by Mayor Daley Wednesday that infuriated Chicago aldermen.
Read the full Sun-Times report.
- Introduction to Wikipedia.com entry on King Richard II of England
It appears Chicago's very own Richard II is at it again, ignoring the views of his city council and disregarding the needs of his constituents. This time Richie wants to put the boot on drivers who have just two outstanding tickets. How long will the citizens of Chicago put up with his misdemeanours as King or will they finally force him out of office with their votes?
Today's Chicago Sun-Times reports:
Motorists with just two delinquent parking or red-light tickets would face the dreaded Denver boot, under a revenue-generating plan introduced by Mayor Daley Wednesday that infuriated Chicago aldermen.
Read the full Sun-Times report.
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