Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson giving up $300 million property tax hike fight, evaluating other options with aldermen
Mayor Brandon Johnson is all but giving up on his proposed $300 million property tax hike before aldermen kill it, and pushing them to find other revenue in its place to avert layoffs. Johnson’s administration is combing over alternatives to the tax jump ahead of a meeting Wednesday where the City Council is expected to vote it down.
Mayor backs down from $300M proposed property tax hike
Mayor Brandon Johnson said his proposed 4 percent increase was just a play to increase engagement on the city’s budget.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson said he is willing to continue negotiating with City Council members who are working to defeat his $300 million property tax hike.
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Dozens of aldermen called for a special meeting to vote down the mayor's proposed $300 million property tax increase.
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Chicago mayor walks back $300M property tax hike
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson appears to be walking back his property tax hike proposal.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson Unveils Inclusive ECRC Strategic Framework to Boost Early Education in Chicago
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Illinois AG Raoul warns Mayor Johnson to reconsider police reform budget cuts or risk being held in contempt
Mayor Brandon Johnson presides over a Chicago City Council meeting at City Hall, Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Ashlee Rezin ...
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Chicago mayor defies Trump border czar's threat to sanctuary cities: 'We will not bend'
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