We likely won’t see the 75% cut that organizers have asked for, but there are some proposals on the table.
Kennedy Bartley of United Working Families explains Mayor Lightfoot’s budget proposal, how it may impact working-class Chicagoans and why people should have more power in the annual budget process.
These organizations supported the amendment for a graduated income tax, but now must find ways to support their communities after election loss.
Three residents share stories of loss, displacement, resilience and hope during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Q&A with the designer of the People’s Budget bus tour.
The city broke early-voting records this year. Explore our maps, including votes for President, Illinois’ tax amendment, State’s Attorney and judges.
How Did Chicago’s Aldermen Vote on the 2021 Budget
[Austin Weekly News] "It sucks," one respondent said.
[Austin Weekly News] Arturo Carrillo, licensed social worker, calls for more mental health resources on West Side.
[INN] Los inmigrantes de todos los orígenes étnicos y diferente estatus legal tienen interés en la votación sobre la enmienda fiscal justa. Esto es lo que algunos defensores de los inmigrantes en Chicago tienen que decir al respecto.
For undocumented immigrants, a graduated income tax may even out a system they pay into but rarely benefit from.
[Block Club Chicago] Immigrants of all ethnic backgrounds and varying legal status have a stake in the vote over the fair tax amendment. Here’s what some advocates for immigrants in Chicago had to say about it.
[Chicago in Arabic] الخدمات الاجتماعية تسعى في الصراع من أجل تحقيق ضريبة عادلة
The pandemic poses new challenges for voter participation in the Chinatown area with a history of low voter turnout.
As budget hearings begin, aldermen and advocates say the cuts are a drop in the bucket.
“以我读到的来看，公平税是一种每个人都将支付他们税金的税制。对我来说，这似乎是公平的。”
[South Side Weekly] Los servicios sociales están en juego en la lucha por un ‘Impuesto Justo’ en Illinois
Despite a citywide outcry to defund the Chicago Police Department, Mayor Lori Lightfoot rejects major cuts to police budget. ‘She’s not listening,’ protesters say.
LaSaia Wade is building a home for the South Side’s trans and gender non-conforming community, where everyone can be their authentic self.
Mayor Lightfoot’s budget proposal is slated for release this Wednesday. Here’s how Chicago residents can engage in budget discussions this fall.