By Monica Eng, Justin Kaufmann (Axios), November 7 2023
After months of debate, the Chicago City Council is putting one of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign cornerstones — a high-end real estate transfer tax to fund homeless services — on next year’s ballot.
Why it matters: Chicago voters will decide in March whether to approve the tax that could raise more than $100 million a year to supply wraparound services to unhoused people.
Driving the news: The council voted in support of the Bring Chicago Home ballot initiative Tuesday with progressive alders overwhelmingly backing the measure.
What’s next: Expect intense lobbying on both sides as they try to influence voters before they head to the polls in March.
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless is a proud coalition member of Bring Chicago Home.