To the editors:
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The Neighborhood News story on Chicago’s Peace Conversion Commission [August 19] correctly conveyed our mission–preparing a plan for the conversion of any prohibited nuclear weapons facilities to peaceful and productive uses. However, it gives the unfortunate impression that the city does not support this work. While our budget is small, we are currently receiving excellent cooperation from the city, particularly its Department of Economic Development and its Commissioner, Timothy Wright. At our recent public hearings Commissioner Wright pointed out how the goals of his department and of our Conversion Commission tie together. He testified to the negative impact of bloated military budgets on Chicago’s citizens and businesses. “Local development, here and in cities around the country, can surge forward if and when federal resources are freed up for domestic priorities.”
Chair
