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Mayor Brandon Johnson warns of $130M budget shortfall, blames City Council opponents – WGNTV (Chicago)
“Gaps have emerged due to the regressive revenue options that members of the City Council that were more aligned with corporate interests put forward, Johnson said. To shore up city finances, the mayor says he’ll again turn to progressive revenue. He’s already discussed the possibility of revisiting a millionaire’s tax with House Speaker Emanuel Chris Welch.
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