2021 Chicago Budget
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3-cent gas tax hike wouldn’t impact drivers much, but taking $16M from CTA is wrong
Included in Mayor Lightfoot's proposed budget are two transportation-related tax changes, one that would make driving a little more expensive, but another that would reduce funding for transit.
November 20, 2020
Lightfoot says her new infrastructure spending plan will focus on equity
Lightfoot is finalizing a multi-billion dollar capital spending plan that will reportedly help aldermen stretch their $1.32 million discretionary "menu" funds and create jobs for residents.
November 4, 2020
Misguided Vision Zero criticism from Smith, sensible speed limit comments from Reilly
Smith argued that Vision Zero should be defunded to pay for better street lighting, but Reilly said he's interested in the possibility of lowering the downtown speed limit to 20 mph.
November 3, 2020
Raising city gas tax isn’t a perfect solution, but it could help prevent COVID carmaggedon
Raising the city gas tax a few cents a gallon would help deter unnecessary car trips while addressing the budget shortfall, without causing undue fiscal pain for residents.
October 22, 2020
