What You Need to Know About the New Police District Councils

Police district councils are new on the ballot in next week’s municipal election. Voters in each of the city’s 22 police districts will select three councilors, who will work with communities on policing issues and nominate members to a citywide police oversight commission. The Triibe’s Jim Daley has been covering the councils and police oversight extensively. He spoke with host Jacoby Cochran about how the councils are supposed to work. Plus, we hear from an interim member of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. Check out this voting guide to police district councils. This conversation was originally published Nov. 22, 2022. Tomorrow is the last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot. Check the Chicago Board of Elections site for info on that and any other voting questions.  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246