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Three Candidates, One Primary Election, and the Importance of Voter Awareness - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County The March 17 election is a primary, not the general election. Yet much of the public conversation and media coverage has focused on only two candidates in the race. Voters deserve to know everyone who...

"Voters deserve to hear from everyone seeking the office."

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Transparency and Putting Students First in Chicago Public Schools - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County Chicago Public Schools is facing declining enrollment while some buildings operate far below capacity. When systems struggle like this, transparency and accountability become essential to ensuring the...

"Chicago Public Schools is facing declining enrollment while some buildings operate far below capacity."

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Dialogue Over Division During International Conflict - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County As tensions rise overseas, it’s important to remember that the people who live here in Cook County are not responsible for decisions made in foreign capitals. We can debate policy without turning fear...

"But we should never allow frustration to turn into discrimination based on where someone came from, how they look, or what language they speak."

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Michael Murphy - Candidate for Cook County Board President Monthly Meeting - March 2026 - Go-Murphy Join me for a casual evening to talk about the issues that matter most to Cook County! This is your chance to share your ideas, ask questions, and connect with […]

Join me for my monthly community meeting at Fatpour Tap Works - Wicker Park.

I hope to see you there.

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Another $600 Million for Soldier Field? - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County Chicago is exploring another $600 million renovation for Soldier Field — while taxpayers are still paying off the last major renovation from 2003. Before committing to new debt, residents deserve tran...

"Taxpayers are still paying off debt from the 2003 renovation."
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The “Megaprojects” Bill and Property Tax Fairness - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County House Bill 2789 would allow large developments to freeze property taxes under special agreements. If predictable property taxes are good policy, they should apply to everyone, not just megaprojects. E...

"If predictable property taxes are good policy, why apply them only to megaprojects?"

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What the TSA Shutdown Teaches Us About Resiliency in Cook County - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County During the partial federal shutdown, TSA officers are still working, but many are without pay. That situation raises a bigger question: are our public systems built to withstand disruption? Cook Count...

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Chicago’s Business License Fees Surge — What That Means for Small Businesses - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County Increasing business license fees hurts communities.

Chicago’s Business License Fees Surge — What That Means for Small Businesses

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6. When Rules Protect Power Instead of People - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County Not all rules exist to protect the public. Some exist to protect those already in power.

When Rules Protect Power Instead of People
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Chicago’s Small Businesses Are Closing — And Red Tape Is Part of the Problem - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County When neighborhood businesses close and food truck operators struggle to enter the market, it’s not random. It reflects a growing pattern of rising costs, restrictive rules, and increasing business fee...

The more red tape a company has to deal with. The more likely they are to close or not even open up.

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When the Courts Rein in Tariff Power - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on tariffs is a reminder that economic policy must follow constitutional limits, and that trade decisions carry real costs for American families.

Courts rule 6-3 on tariffs.
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Addressing Wealth, Justice, and Health Outcomes in Black Communities - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County Wealth grows when residents can own assets, start businesses, and keep money circulating locally.

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Free Markets, Local Choice, and the Role of Barriers to Entry - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County Consumers often prefer to shop local, but barriers to entry frequently limit their ability to do so.

Free Markets, Local Choice, and the Role of Barriers to Entry

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Removing Barriers That Exist Only to Block Competition - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County Barriers to entry that exist only to block competition weaken innovation and raise costs for everyone.

Barriers to entry lower competition and increase cost. Fix the barriers, and the price goes down.

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2. The Consequences We Don’t Talk About - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County Most policies don’t fail on day one. They fail quietly, months or years later, when second-order effects undo the original intent.

Inspired by coverage from @reason.com on unintended consequences in public policy.

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1. How I Decide What Government Should and Shouldn’t Do - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County Voters don’t need another list of policies. They deserve to understand how decisions are actually made, and why saying no is often the hardest, and most important, part of governing.

A Framework for Deciding What Government Should Do.
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Illinois’ Budget Cliff and the Risk of Temporary Fixes - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County One-time funding can stabilize budgets temporarily, but it does not resolve long-term structural costs.

Illinois has a 2 Billion Dollar budget gap. Don't worry, lawmakers won't deal with it until after the primaries.
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Statement on the Attack Against Ilhan Omar - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County An attack on an elected official is an attack on democracy itself. This incident should be treated with the seriousness it deserves, at a minimum as battery, and investigated as a potential assassinat...

The attack on Ilhan Omar is an attack on our democracy.
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Statement on the Fatal Shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County The lawful possession of a firearm, even at a protest, is not a justification for lethal force. Alex Jeffrey Pretti was not posing an imminent threat, and the mere presence of a legally carried weapon...

My statement on Alex Pretti shooting

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Events Archive - Go-Murphy

Hello!

I am running for Cook County Board President in the 2026 midterms. To learn more about my policies and positions, visit my site at www.go-murphy.com

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Mayor Lets Chicago’s 2026 Budget Become Law Without a Signature — A Failure of Leadership - Michael Murphy - New Voice for Cook County Allowing a budget to become law without signing it undermines accountability. Leadership means owning decisions — especially when taxpayers are asked to pay the bill.

Hello!

I am running for Cook County Board President in the 2026 mid-terms. To learn more about my policies/positions visit my site at www.go-murphy.com

City of Chicago passes a budget without mayor signature
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