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Mayor Brandon Johnson said he plans to raise property taxes next year, walking back a major campaign promise as the city faces a nearly $1 billion budget deficit.
In a Wednesday morning City Council meeting, the mayor unveiled a budget proposal that includes a property tax hike of $300 million, as well as eliminating more than 700 vacant positions. More than half of those vacant positions are from the Chicago Police Department.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson said he plans to raise property taxes next year, walking back a major campaign promise as the city faces a nearly $1 billion budget deficit.
In a Wednesday morning City Council meeting, the mayor unveiled a budget proposal that includes a property tax hike of $300 million, as well as eliminating more than 700 vacant positions. More than half of those vacant positions are from the Chicago Police Department.

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