Inclusive leadership
Mayor Daley appointed persons from many different backgrounds to high-ranking positions.
John Schmidt, Daley’s chief of staff (1989), discusses the first cabinet:
Read the press release that announced Mayor Daley’s first cabinet:
Father Michael Pfleger explains the importance of symbolism when Daley appointed minorities to leadership positions:
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- John Schmidt discusses Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley's diverse cabinet
- Father Michael Pfleger discusses Mayor Richard M. Daley's efforts to ensure diversity in appointments to city offices
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