Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas: Homeowners shocked by tax hikes should read bills to find out where their money goes – Suburban Chicagoland

"If more people questioned their elected officials about where their money goes, government agencies might work harder to curb spending."
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mqyl
4 months ago

“If more people questioned their elected officials about where their money goes, government agencies might work harder to curb spending.”

For example, if you asked an Illinois government agency about its exorbitant salaries, benefits, and number of employees, it might work harder to reduce those costs. Uh-huh.

Does Maria have any other profound advice for us?

David F
4 months ago

To CPS to not teach

Hello, Indiana!
4 months ago

That’s all you got, Ya Ya? Nothing about efficiency or anything like that, just “ read it and weep!”.

Da Judge
4 months ago

Illinoisans,

PPF is celebrating higher and higher property taxes!!

Remember,

Stay and Pay

Leave and Save!!

Last edited 4 months ago by Da Judge
Chitcago
4 months ago

It’s a small price to pay to keep Democrats in charge in Illinois.

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