Chicago Dems try to pass tax hike to fund Biden's illegals; voters say "NO"

[marvin martian]

This is huge!

Chicagoans NEVER reject a tax increase, but even they've had enough of Joe Biden's massive human trafficking scam.



Voters in Chicago have voted against a proposed tax increase that many believe was a backdoor effort to raise money in order to support the city's growing migrant crisis.

During Tuesday's primary election, voters were asked whether they would support increasing levies on high-valued real estate sales to address the problem of homelessness.

The vote appears to have failed by a margin of 54 to 46 percent.

The city's far-left Democratic Mayor, Brandon Johnson, had claimed that the money would be used to tackle the issue of homelessness. However, opponents pointed out that the Chicago City Council maintained the right to spend the money any way it chooses and it would inevitably be used to prop up the tens of thousands of migrants who have arrived in the city.

 

[Rambunctious]

Hey democrats!!!!
This is the mother of all backfires....

 

[BluesLegend]

Dems will laugh it off and come right back with a tax increase proposal, bank on it.

 

[White 6]

This is huge!

Chicagoans NEVER reject a tax increase, but even they've had enough of Joe Biden's massive human trafficking scam.



Voters in Chicago have voted against a proposed tax increase that many believe was a backdoor effort to raise money in order to support the city's growing migrant crisis.

During Tuesday's primary election, voters were asked whether they would support increasing levies on high-valued real estate sales to address the problem of homelessness.

The vote appears to have failed by a margin of 54 to 46 percent.

The city's far-left Democratic Mayor, Brandon Johnson, had claimed that the money would be used to tackle the issue of homelessness. However, opponents pointed out that the Chicago City Council maintained the right to spend the money any way it chooses and it would inevitably be used to prop up the tens of thousands of migrants who have arrived in the city.

So, they want to remain a sanctuary city, which has costs included, but simply do not want to pay for it? Hey! It really is a Democrat town, isn't it?

 

[BluesLegend]

Did you know the working class homes have risen in value and were going to get whacked by this so called mansion tax.

 

[marvin martian]

Did you know the working class homes have risen in value and were going to get whacked by this so called mansion tax.

That was the plan, of course.

 

[BluesLegend]

That was the plan, of course.

Dems constantly try to get tax increases across the finish line by claiming only the 'rich' will pay it.

 

[BluesLegend]

It's interesting to note that Dem cities/states that have the highest taxes in the country, taxing and feeing virtually everything, are still dead broke with billions in deficits and debt.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

So, they want to remain a sanctuary city, which has costs included, but simply do not want to pay for it? Hey! It really is a Democrat town, isn't it?

You should have seen the list of stupid, destructive tax hikes this clown and his supporters came up with. They think the people they wanted to tax are as dumb as the Chicago leftists.

 

[Rambunctious]

Stand up and fight your replacement...

 

[BluesLegend]

You should have seen the list of stupid, destructive tax hikes this clown and his supporters came up with. They think the people they wanted to tax are as dumb as the Chicago leftists.

Dems won't be satisfied until they tax everyone 100%, even then they will borrow and spend more.

 

[Whodatsaywhodat.]

This is huge!

Chicagoans NEVER reject a tax increase, but even they've had enough of Joe Biden's massive human trafficking scam.



Voters in Chicago have voted against a proposed tax increase that many believe was a backdoor effort to raise money in order to support the city's growing migrant crisis.

During Tuesday's primary election, voters were asked whether they would support increasing levies on high-valued real estate sales to address the problem of homelessness.

The vote appears to have failed by a margin of 54 to 46 percent.

The city's far-left Democratic Mayor, Brandon Johnson, had claimed that the money would be used to tackle the issue of homelessness. However, opponents pointed out that the Chicago City Council maintained the right to spend the money any way it chooses and it would inevitably be used to prop up the tens of thousands of migrants who have arrived in the city.

Unfortunately for Chicago it is ran by democrats ,they cheat actions so even scum like Obama can easily win the only prayer Chicagoins have is is to move to a red state. Problem being they are dumb Democrats. Nobody wants them.

 

[Rambunctious]

VOTE FOR AMERICA AND AMERICANS FIRST...
VOTE FOR TRUMP!!!

 

[White 6]

You should have seen the list of stupid, destructive tax hikes this clown and his supporters came up with. They think the people they wanted to tax are as dumb as the Chicago leftists.

I wish you guys a lot of luck up there. I am not sure, it can be turned around. A city your size, ain't a sport car. It won't stop on a dime and handle curves easily, but the mass helps it go down hill.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

I wish you guys a lot of luck up there. I am not sure, it can be turned around. A city your size, ain't a sport car. It won't stop on a dime and handle curves easily, but the mass helps it go down hill.

It can't be, unless they have another great fire.
I'll be out of here soon; then it can flush itself the rest of the way down the toilet.

 

[MisterBeale]

Editorial: Voters send loud message to Mayor Johnson, his Chicago Teachers Union allies

In 2020, 70% of Chicago voters approved the failed statewide progressive income tax. But on March 19, they rejected Mayor Brandon Johnson’s real estate transfer tax hike. This is a resounding defeat for Johnson and his allies in the Chicago Teachers Union.

www.illinoispolicy.org

". . . As late as March 13, Johnson told reporters he was planning to work with the City Council on a spending plan … if the measure passed. Meaning, after the fact. As in: First he’d get the money. Then we’d find out.

Chicago already has funding designated for combating homelessness – apart from Johnson’s defeated real estate transfer tax hike. Johnson allocated $400 million in the 2024 budget for homelessness and unhoused migrants. Meanwhile, the city is sitting on millions of dollars in unused federal aid money that could be used to reduce homelessness. There was never any justification for Bring Chicago Home’s economically damaging tax hike.. . . "

gibs us money . . . ? THEN we'll tell ya what we'll spend it on. . .

 

[White 6]

It can't be, unless they have another great fire.
I'll be out of here soon; then it can flush itself the rest of the way down the toilet.

Congrats! Always good to have a plan.

 

[1srelluc]

I call BS....I bet they find a thumbdrive with enough yes votes on it to pass it.

 

[marvin martian]

I call BS....I bet they find a thumbdrive with enough yes votes on it to pass it.

Seems like this was a trial balloon. They'll word it differently next time...maybe as a "reparations tax". The dummies will go for that for sure.

 

[justoffal]

Dems constantly try to get tax increases across the finish line by claiming only the 'rich' will pay it.

Fact remains such as it's always been... The top 10% pay 70% of the taxes.