Chicago mayor threatens layoffs, property tax hikes if council rejects head tax

(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is threatening service cuts, layoffs and property tax hikes if aldermen reject his proposed head tax on businesses.

The city council held a public hearing on the budget Friday but did not vote on the mayor’s spending plan.

Johnson was asked if he would be willing to make concessions to get people on board…

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