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politics1 year ago

"Mayor Johnson's Unyielding Fight for Chicago Homelessness Plan Despite Setbacks"

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's "Bring Chicago Home" referendum, aimed at raising taxes on properties sold above $1 million to combat homelessness, appears to have been rejected by voters. Despite the setback, Johnson remains determined and hinted at a future attempt. The failure is attributed to a well-funded opposition campaign and a lack of specific spending details in the ballot question. City leaders and advocates are now regrouping to analyze the outcome and plan a way forward.

via WGN TV Chicago|
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politics1 year ago

"Mayor Brandon Johnson Vows to Persist Despite Setback in Bring Chicago Home Referendum"

Mayor Brandon Johnson acknowledges diminishing hope for the Bring Chicago Home referendum but remains defiant, vowing to continue his progressive agenda regardless of the outcome. Unofficial results show 53.7% of votes against the referendum. Johnson and supporters may consider other avenues to pursue the tax measure, but facing low voter turnout and opposition from various areas of the city, the future of the initiative remains uncertain.

via Chicago Tribune|
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politics1 year ago

"2024 Election Results: 'Bring Chicago Home' Referendum Fails, City Council Tax Hike Power Push Trails"

The Bring Chicago Home referendum, aimed at amending the city’s real estate transfer tax to fund homelessness prevention, appears to have failed with 54% of voters rejecting the proposal. The measure sought to raise the tax on high-end properties to create a revenue stream for homelessness programs, but faced opposition from critics who argued it would hurt landlords and commercial property owners. Despite the apparent loss, supporters of the referendum, including Mayor Brandon Johnson, remain committed to fighting for housing justice and await the counting of mail-in ballots.

via Block Club Chicago|
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politics1 year ago

"Understanding the Impact of the 'Bring Chicago Home' Referendum on Illinois Voters"

The "Bring Chicago Home" referendum seeks to change the real estate transfer tax in Chicago, lowering the tax rate on properties sold for under $1 million while increasing it on sales of $1 million or more. If approved by a simple majority of voters, the referendum would establish a special fund dedicated to addressing homelessness. Critics argue that the referendum improperly combines a tax decrease with a tax increase and lacks oversight on how the funds will be spent, while supporters, including Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union, emphasize the need to help the estimated 68,000 homeless Chicagoans, particularly the nearly 20,000 unhoused students in the Chicago Public Schools.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
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