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The Monthly Revenue Report for September 2026 is now available from the City of Chicago Office of Budget and Management (OBM). The Personal Property Lease Tax continues to overperform projections, bringing in $45.3 million more than projected. Read more: chi.gov/48yu1Q2
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OBM will host a public hearing at 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 16 at Harold Washington Library. The hearing will inform residents on funding received from HUD and will allow the public to provide input on the uses of the funds. Learn more at chi.gov/3WUvmOx
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OBM is accepting public comment on a Substantial Amendment to the CDBG-DR Action Plan, which details how the City will fund ongoing recovery efforts to mitigate future flood damage to Chicago's communities. More information can be found at chi.gov/3WUvmOx
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It's Election Day and polls across the Chicago are open until 7 p.m. Find your polling place at chicagoelections.gov/
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ICYMI: Chief of Policy Jung Yoon joined Fox 32's The Chicago Report last week to discuss the SEED Credit, Equitable Employer Tax, and other pieces of Mayor Johnson's 2027 budget proposal, Chicago's Fair Share Budget. Watch now at chi.gov/4egv2zM
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OBM is accepting public comment on a Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Action Plan, which details how the City plans to utilize funds received from HUD for community projects, affordable housing, and homelessness services. Learn more: chi.gov/3WUvmOx
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Join Mayor Brandon Johnson on Thursday at Austin Town Hall to discuss his 2027 budget proposal, Chicago's Fair Share Budget. Learn more about the budget and how it affects Chicago's communities, and ask your questions about the proposal. Register at chi.gov/budget-west.
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Live: Acting Budget Director Jonathan Ernst, Comptroller Michael Belsky, and Chief Financial Officer Ashlee Gabrysch deliver opening statements to the Committee on Budget and Government Operations. Watch now at chi.gov/3WarZmn
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Through the expansion of the Smart Streets pilot, increasing parking enforcement aids, filling vacancies in tax auditing, and making investments in payment technology, the Department of Finance was able to bring in $118 million in additional revenues in FY 2026.
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The Fair Share Budget will include permanent funding for the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) program, which provides emergency mental health support for Chicago residents. CARE recently expanded its hours from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Yesterday, Mayor Brandon Johnson presented the Fair Share Budget, which includes key investments in community violence intervention, mental health services, and opportunities for young Chicagoans. Learn more at chi.gov/4izi0j8
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Q: What is the plan to fund our libraries? MBJ: This budget sends $30 million to our libraries to stabilize them, without raising property taxes. Our libraries are doubling as places where people can get mental health servies and food. Our libraries are community anchors.
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That's a wrap, thanks to everyone who shared their questions! Want to make your voice heard this budget season? Email Mayor Johnson directly at [email protected].
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