Wirepoints’ Mark Glennon on AM560’s Morning Answer
April 22, 2026
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On the issue of property taxes, “The structural damage to our budget because of past malfeasance is something that all of us have to work together to correct,” he said. “The ultra wealthy in this city have to say and do more. …They’re going to have to put more skin in the game.”
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The reality is that they will default to what they always do, which is raise property taxes. Unfortuntely that “revenue stream” (ie tax and working class people) is already sky high realitive to other markets. I am preparing an escape plan because I know it is coming and I simply can’t afford more. When it hits, I will reach a for-sale sign for my condo. I can not afford the tax already and addtional increases will be my signal that I am not welcome in Chicago (or Illinois for that matter). I am just a money tap for irresponsible and… Read more »
Or the wealthy could just leave. Their choice.