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Chicago City Council Set to Approve Mayor Brandon Johnson's $16.6 Billion Budget

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Chicago City Council Set to Approve Mayor Brandon Johnson's $16.6 Billion Budget
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Mayor Brandon Johnson's $16 billion budget, which includes no property tax increase, is expected to smoothly pass through the Chicago City Council. The budget prioritizes investments in affordable housing, mental health services, and environmental justice, while also allocating funds for hiring 300 civilian positions within the Chicago Police Department. It does not include new taxes or fees and continues pension contributions from the city. However, the $150 million allocated for incoming migrants may not be enough, and Mayor Johnson plans to seek additional help from the state and federal government.

Topics:nationpolitics#affordable-housing#budget#chicago-city-council#mayor-brandon-johnson#politics#property-tax
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  1. Chicago City Council meeting today: Mayor Brandon Johnson's $16B budget with no property tax increase expected to pass  WLS-TV
  2. Brandon Johnson's first Chicago city budget leans on one-time revenues  Chicago Sun-Times
  3. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's $16 billion budget poised for passage, despite questions about migrant spending  WBEZ Chicago
  4. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's budget heads to aldermen  Chicago Tribune
  5. Chicago City Council to OK Brandon Johnson's $16.6 billion budget  Crain's Chicago Business
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