Millions to help the poor — but no tax hikes — highlight 2022 Cook County budget – Chicago Sun-Times*

Civic Federation President Laurence Msall anticipates a deeper analysis in the coming days of the 7% increase in the number of full-time employees in the budget will determine whether the positions can be sustained once COVID relief funds are spent. “It looks to be a good news budget for county taxpayers. There’s no tax increase, no property tax increase, no layoffs, there are efficiencies that are starting show, and significant reserves in place.”