Mayor Faces Backlash as City Council Rejects Property Tax Hike
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faced intense backlash from residents and a unanimous city council vote against his proposed $300 million property tax hike intended to address the city's migrant crisis. Residents accused Johnson of prioritizing undocumented migrants over local citizens, expressing their anger during a heated council meeting. The tax increase, aimed at covering a nearly $1 billion budget deficit, was rejected by all 50 council members, highlighting the growing tension over the city's handling of the migrant influx and budgetary challenges.
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