The Gotion project proposed for Manteno, Illinois is nearly identical to the Gotion project in Michigan, which is one project that the poll is clearly about, though not named.
“We are well aware that $150 million will not cover the expenses for the entire year … We’re going to ask the state of Illinois to step up in the same way that New York state has and help reimburse about half of the costs the city incurs, as well as operate its own shelters,” Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (35th) told the Chicago Sun-Times.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has reportedly diverted taxpayer funds away from the state’s rental assistance program to take care of migrants, and people are furious. Called the Illinois Rental Payment Program, the welfare program was designed to give people struggling with rent up to $25,000 per year to help them. Yet when asked earlier this month about how he intends to take care of incoming migrants, Pritzker admitted that the state doesn’t have extra money to spare and will therefore be using up money from already established programs,
The Village of Manteno is signaling a clear message: it’s done with the relentless criticism surrounding its Gotion Chinese deal. In a bold act following very intense opposition voiced in two town meetings, the Village channels an authoritarian tone.Comments found themselves disabled when the Village released an FAQ sheet, coupled with a promotional video courtesy of Gotion.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presented his first budget to other city leaders on Oct. 11. While he kept his promise not to raise property taxes, there are other fiscal challenges that will hit taxpayers hard in the future and need to be addressed now.
SIGN UP HERE FOR OUR FREE WIREPOINTS DAILY NEWSLETTER