Much of the routine trade and investment between China and America is entirely appropriate and in America’s interest. But inserting the Chinese Communist Party into America’s pay-to-play system and its economic development strategy isn’t just crossing a line. It’s a leap into an abyss of stupidity.
The following are the pension unfunded liabilities in the FY ending December 31, 2018 City of Evanston CAFR, rounded up and down.
IMRF – $12M.
Downstate Police – $118M.
Downstate Fire – $96M.
Total – $226M.
No thanks.