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Chicago mayor proposes lower property tax hike

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes lowering property tax hike to $150 million as budget negotiations continue

Mayor Brandon Johnson is now proposing hiking Chicago property taxes by $150 million, down from his original $300 million recommendation for 2025 that was unanimously struck down by the City Council last week.

Chicago mayor proposes lower property tax hike after first effort killed by City Council

Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday took a shot at critics as he proposed new taxes and savings to make up a budget shortfall in his $17 billion proposed municipal budget.

Mayor Johnson lowers property tax hike plan to $150 million, says critics need to "grow up"

"Some of the steps and measures that are being taken, these are some individuals that are having tantrums right now. It's time to grow up. The people of Chicago don't have time for that," Johnson said.

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