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Summary and audio linked here.
Chicago’s political leadership is floating a pension buyout program as evidence it is seriously addressing the city’s thirty-six-billion-dollar unfunded pension liability, but Mark Glennon, founder of the Illinois policy research organization Wirepoints, said that the proposal moves debt from one column to another rather than reducing it, and that the broader fiscal picture facing the city continues to deteriorate across every measurable dimension. Audio here.
Expect no retraction or apology. This what they do.
The state’s existing buyout program for its own pensions is the precedent for Chicago, which should be a warning: Look out for similar exaggerated claims and shoddy analysis.
Full interview and summary linked here.
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Do not trust Sophia “I’m friends with the Obamas “ King. She was appointed by Rahm and is a cop hater, friend of the criminals, and strong supporter of Foxx. She single handedly destroyed the south loop. Now she is playing progressive. She also was responsible for tearing down the statues with the help of the Grant Park Advisory Council as she is strong ally if Antifa and the blm domestic terrorist organization. She must be called out for what she is.
Ouch ouch! My head is torn off! Please help me I’m bleeding!
People in Chicago seem to really like taxes.. I say let them continue raising taxes on themselves. Don’t even fight it.
What gives in this once great state of Illinois, groot,chuckles the clown, Dr. Ezike, Dr. greasy hair. Why do you individuals find it necessary to threaten everybody every time something doesn’t go your way. You are after all supposed to be political leaders, but it is obvious what you all really are, BULLIES.
Racist much Lightfoot?
Lightfoot meets with only the City Counsel Black Caucus. Hope these Aldermen will Stand up for what is right and NOT be bullied by this Thug of a mayor.