"Property taxes, CPS’ primary revenue source, constitute roughly half of its operating budget. Since 2012, the district has raised property taxes annually to the statutory limit to match cost of living increases, or 5 percent, whichever is less. Despite (Mayor Brandon) Johnson’s campaign pledge not to raise property taxes, his board continued the practice this year, recognizing the necessity of raising new revenue."
They recommend various options for increasing the amount of money spent on “education.” Apparently they believe schools are doing a really good job and just need more money, which is news to me but I am not an expert. That said, one way to gain some revenue without burdening the economy would be to assess vacant land at 25% of value, like commercial, rather than 10% as currently done. The County Board could make this change by ordinance. Some of the vacant land would end up being developed with housing or other needed structures, and the rest at least would… Read more »
They recommend various options for increasing the amount of money spent on “education.” Apparently they believe schools are doing a really good job and just need more money, which is news to me but I am not an expert. That said, one way to gain some revenue without burdening the economy would be to assess vacant land at 25% of value, like commercial, rather than 10% as currently done. The County Board could make this change by ordinance. Some of the vacant land would end up being developed with housing or other needed structures, and the rest at least would… Read more »
Close it. Fire them all. Start over…or don’t.
Thought we were losing people?? why would you need more money for less people?? OH I FORGOT…..GOTTA SUPPORT ALL THE ILLEGALS!!!!!!!