Budget cap could have saved Chicago $600M – Illinois Policy

Since 2019, Chicago’s spending has grown by 62 percent, far outpacing inflation and population growth. If spending had been tied to inflation instead, costs would have risen by less than half as much, sparing taxpayers from looming hikes and growing debt. It would also help keep growth sustainable and restore long-term fiscal stability.
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mqyl
7 months ago

Budget caps are not an option when the status quo is mismanaging taxpayer funds. What else you got?

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