Playing Politics With Coronavirus – Chicago Magazine

Pritzker has been citing the state’s projected revenue shortfall to make the case that passing a tax increase is more urgent than ever. And some aldermen believe Mayor Lightfoot is using COVID-19 to cut them out of municipal decision making all together, establishing herself as the latest mayoral boss.
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debtsor
3 years ago

“But they’re walking a tightrope: If they use their offices to push a political agenda, or to aggregate political power, they risk losing the moral authority needed to persuade the public into important safety regulations — like strapping on masks and staying inside for another month.” FAKE NEWS. These two never had the moral high ground to begin with, and it’s a lie to even claim they have the moral high ground now. These two are complete degenerates in their personal and professional lives. I don’t even need to describe the slimy degeneracy in their personal lifestyles that offends greater… Read more »

nixit
3 years ago

JB needs to pass the Fair Tax 7 times to cover the projected budget deficits.

debtsor
3 years ago
Reply to  nixit

He needs the fair tax to increase rates to 10% of every dollar earned over $40k a year, just like California. That’s exactly what’s coming.

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