Peter Skosey?

Peter Skosey

Peter Skosey started at the Metropolitan Planning Council as urban development director in 1996, joining the leadership team to restructure the institution from its foundation of excellent research into a strong advocate for policy change. In 1999, he was promoted to vice president of external relations. Mr. Skosey has worked on a variety of policy initiatives ranging from a 1999 rewrite of Illinois' Tax Increment Financing Act to the massive overhaul of Chicago's zoning ordinance. Mr. Skosey also coordinates legislative outreach for MPC.

Prior to joining MPC, Mr. Skosey worked for the Chicago Park District as area manager for the southeast side from 1994 to 1996, managing a staff of 63 and a $1.4 million budget. He worked with then-Supt. Forrest Claypool to restructure the aging authority and make it more responsible to community needs.