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Chicago voters reject ‘mansion tax’ to fund homeless services during Illinois primary

  • Chicago voters rejected a real estate tax proposal aimed at funding homeless services, with opponents arguing it unfairly targeted commercial properties.
  • The Bring Chicago Home referendum, backed by Mayor Brandon Johnson, was defeated, falling short by 21,000 votes, marking a setback for the progressive agenda.
  • Despite the defeat, supporters of the measure pledged to continue seeking solutions for housing insecurity and homelessness in Chicago.
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Chicago voters reject ‘mansion tax’ to fund homeless services during Illinois primary

Chicago voters have rejected a real estate tax on properties over $1 million to pay for services for homeless people. It’s a loss for first-term Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. The

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Chicago voters reject ‘mansion tax’ to fund homeless services during Illinois primary

Chicago voters have rejected a real estate tax on properties over $1 million to pay for services for homeless people

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Chicago voters reject ‘mansion tax’ to fund homeless services during Illinois primary

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago voters have rejected a real estate tax on properties over $1 million to pay for services for homeless people. It’s a loss for first-term Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. The so-called “mansion tax” would have incrementally raised Chicago’s real estate transfer tax on properties valued at more than $1 million. Supporters estimated the one-time tax would have generated $100 million annually for homeless services. The measure a…

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Chicago voters reject ‘mansion tax’ to fund homeless services during Illinois primary

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago voters have rejected a one-time real estate tax on properties over $1 million to pay for services for homeless people. It’s a loss for first-term Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who championed the so-called “mansion tax.” The proposal would have incrementally raised the city’s real estate transfer tax on properties valued at more than $1 million. Supporters estimated it would have generated $100 million annually for homel…

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Blue City Voters Reject Referendum That Would Hike Taxes To Fund Homeless Services

Chicago voters shot down a referendum that would have hiked taxes on more expensive homes to fund services to alleviate rampant homelessness.

1 month ago·Washington, United States
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Chicago voters reject ‘mansion tax’ to fund homeless services during Illinois primary

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago voters have rejected a one-time real estate tax on properties over $1 million to pay for services for homeless people. It’s a loss for first-term Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who championed the so-called “mansion tax.” The proposal would have incrementally raised the city’s real estate transfer tax on properties valued at more than $1 million. Supporters estimated it would have generated $100 million annually for homel…

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