Johnson Budget Spends and Taxes More - Regional Media News

Johnson budget spends and taxes more - Regional Media News

(The Center Square) - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's 2027 budget proposal includes a new package tax, a new tax on large employers and several tax increases. Johnson introduced his $17.6 billion spending plan on Wednesday, up from $16.7 billion this year. The mayor said his [...]

Business groups vow to block Mayor Johnson's latest try at a head tax and a 20% cloud tax

<p>Chicago is careening toward a pre-election budget stalemate after <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2026/10/20/mayor-brandon-johnson-failed-corporate-head-tax-resurrected-proposed-budget" >Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $17.6 billion spending plan</a> landed like a thud Wednesday in a City Council dead-set against his revived corporate head tax.</p><p>Johnson’s renewed call for the failed head tax, says Civic Federation Pr…

Stuart Loren: Chicago’s budget math no longer works. A corporate head tax will make it worse.

While the city can always hike existing levies, piling on more taxes only undermines the job growth Chicago needs to sustainably generate revenue.

Business groups vow to block Mayor Johnson’s latest try at a head tax and a 20% cloud tax

Chicago is careening toward a pre-election budget stalemate after Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $17.6 billion spending plan landed like a thud Wednesday in a City Council dead-set against his revived corporate …

Joint Statement on Mayor Johnson’s Budget Address

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce joined a coalition of business organizations to release the following joint statement in response to Mayor Johnson’s budget address: We welcome the opportunity to engage with the mayor, City Council, and stakeholders on a budget