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Mayor Brandon Johnson drops property tax hike in latest bid for Chicago budget deal
Mayor Brandon Johnson has rolled out his fourth proposed 2025 budget plan with a year-end deadline looming, dropping his push for a property tax hike, but critics said his proposed spending cuts still don't go far enough.
Mayor Johnson's latest Chicago budget proposal will not include property tax hike, sources say
When the Chicago City Council reconvenes Monday afternoon, the big question is will Mayor Brandon Johnson have enough support to call for a vote on the city's budget?
As Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delays budget vote, City Council members complain about what the budget lacked
Some City Council members say Johnson’s budget should include more spending cuts rather than increases to property taxes. Even some progressive allies of the mayor said Johnson’s budget process lacked consensus building.
Chicago leaders can still fix runaway budget, tax hikes
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson failed to rally the votes for a record $17.3 billion budget imposing $68.5 million in property tax hikes. City leaders have another chance to fix the budget. Here’s how they can do it.
Stalled Chicago budget deal has some questioning effectiveness of Mayor Brandon Johnson, staff
The stalled budget deal has some questioning the ability of Mayor Brandon Johnson and his staff to govern effectively.
Mayor Brandon Johnson abandoning $68.5 million property tax hike in latest bid for budget deal
Seeking to get a budget deal done on Monday, Mayor Brandon Johnson has dropped plans to seek a $68.5 million property tax hike, sources have told CBS News Chicago, though it remains unclear if his latest proposal will win him enough votes from the City Council.
New city budget proposal does not include property tax hike: sources tell WGN News
Chicago homeowners can breathe a sigh of relief as it appears a proposed property tax hike is no longer in the cards in the new city budget proposal, according to sources. Meanwhile, several Chicago aldermen sent a letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson in response to his latest budget proposal,
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Chicago's budget vote has been delayed until at least Monday
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Chicago budget vote postponed as council, mayor still search for agreement
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Michael D. Belsky: Chicago’s budget process is chaotic. It needs a stronger Office of Financial Analysis.
It should be common sense that aldermen and the Council Office of Financial Analysis should have ample time to scrutinize the ...
Chicago City Council to meet Monday as 2025 budget deadline looms
Mayor Brandon Johnson called a special meeting of the Chicago City Council for Monday to finalize a 2025 budget before the ...
Crunch time: Chicago budget battle, future of schools CEO top mayor’s agenda this week
The next few weeks are pivotal for City Hall as the Johnson administration tries to pass a budget that holds to the mayors ...
Chicago City Council takes key step in 2025 budget debate
The Chicago City Council took a key first step toward approving a 2025 budget on Tuesday, with multiple committees passing ...
Vintage Chicago flea market a great place to shop for the holidays on a budget
Do you need a gift that stands out and won't break the bank? The Fa-La-La Flea Market in Andersonville has all the vintage ...