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O'Grady, Sheila. Interview. October 27, 2017.
Sheila O'Grady was director of code enforcement for Chicago's zoning department (1993-1996), liaison for Mayor Richard M. Daley's Intergovernmental Affairs office (1996-2000), and chief of staff for the mayor (2000-2005). Interview includes discussion of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
2017

Schmidt, John. Interview. November 1, 2017.
John Schmidt headed Mayor Richard M. Daley's transition team in 1989 and served as his first chief of staff for about 90 days. He then chaired the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (1989-1994) before working as associate attorney general in President Bill Clinton's administration (1994-1997). Interview includes discussion of Richard M. Daley’s time as Illinois State’s Attorney (1981-1989) and his time as Illinois State Senator (1973-1981), as well as the 1989 Chicago mayoral race.
2017

Volpe, Paul. Interview. November 1, 2017.
Paul Volpe served as Chicago's budget director (2005-2007), the city's chief financial officer (2007-2008), and Mayor Richard M. Daley’s Chief of Staff (2008-2010). Interview includes discussion of the 2008 recession and parking meters lease deal.
2017