Mayor Johnson's $300 million property tax hike is unanimously rejected
Several aldermen have been critical of what they call Mayor Brandon Johnson's failure to collaborate on the budget. Charlie De Mar reports.
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Several aldermen have been critical of what they call Mayor Brandon Johnson's failure to collaborate on the budget. Charlie De Mar reports.
Mayor Brandon Johnson has said he's willing to negotiate with the City Council on his proposed budget, but wouldn't commit to any specific alternatives. Sabrina Franza reports.
The Chicago City Council on Thursday unanimously rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax hike, forcing the mayor and his budget team to go back to the drawing board to balance the city budget for 2025.
Dozens of aldermen called for a special meeting to vote down the mayor's proposed $300 million property tax increase.
Mayor Brandon Johnson wouldn't commit on Tuesday when asked if he would support possible alternatives to his proposal to raise property taxes to close a nearly $1 billion budget gap for 2025. Members of the City Council have voiced their opposition to raising property taxes.
City Council members have been suggesting alternatives to Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax hike.
The Chicago City Council will continue budget hearings this week while Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax increase is top of mind for aldermen.
The Chicago City Council will continue budget hearings this week while Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposed $300 million property tax increase is top of mind for aldermen. Many city leaders have called for a special meeting to reject the proposed increase to make room for alternative solutions.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes. Megan Hickey reports.
Pilsen residents have seen their bills balloon in recent years, and are angry at Mayor Brandon Johnson's proposal for a tax hike.
Even before Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a $300 million property tax increase to close a nearly $1 billion city budget deficit, property taxes have been a hot-button issue in neighborhoods like Pilsen. Homeowners there said they're still playing catch-up after paying their bigger tax bills from the last two years. Now, they're bracing for potentially further impact.
Johnson campaigned on a promise not to raise property taxes, but said he was left with no choice given the city's massive budget shortfall.
Even before Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a $300 million property tax increase to close a nearly $1 billion city budget deficit, property taxes have been a hot-button issue in neighborhoods like Pilsen.
Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing a $300 million property tax hike in 2025, going back on a key campaign promise, as he seeks to close a massive budget shortfall of nearly $1 billion.
The proposal for a property tax increase would be a reversal of a campaign promise Mayor Brandon Johnson made.
CBS News Chicago learned the mayor may backtrack on one of his most popular campaign promises in calling for a property tax increase. Charlie De Mar reports.
Mayor Brandon Johnson will announce his new budget proposal on Wednesday and, with it, his plan to try to bridge an almost $1 billion budget gap. CBS News Chicago learned the mayor may backtrack on one of his most popular campaign promises to do so.
Mayor Brandon Johnson will announce his new budget proposal on Wednesday and, with it, his plan to try to bridge an almost $1 billion budget gap. CBS News Chicago learned the mayor may backtrack on one of his most popular campaign promises to do so.
The average amount owed in Cook County increased for the 30th consecutive year. A new program aims to use more businesses to shift the burden away from homeowners.
The average amount owed in Cook County increased for the 30th consecutive year. As Lauren Victory reports, new program aims to use more businesses to shift the burden away from homeowners.
Property owners can choose between a bi-weekly or monthly payment plan.
If you can't pay, a new tool will launch Friday that can help. There is now a payment plan calculator for property owners who owe over $100 in late taxes.
The homeowners pleaded for relief at a townhall Monday night—with their bills increasing by thousands.
Homeowners pleaded for relief at a townhall Monday night—with their bills increasing by thousands. Marybel Gonzalez reports.
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