Updates

Commercial Property Tax Assessments Spark City Council Fight

Executive Director Sarah Brune appeared on Chicago Tonight.

Via – WTTW

“Ald. Ed Burke, chairman of the Finance Committee, has amassed considerable power during his nearly 50 years in the City Council.

Over that time the 14th Ward alderman has also come under fire for some ethically questionable practices.

He is now under fire, once again. This time for a move to prevent two buildings represented by his law firm from paying higher property taxes. The issue came to light after Ald. Ricardo Munoz (22nd Ward) introduced a measure last week to reassess the property value of seven prime commercial buildings downtown that he believes were significantly undervalued.”

View Full Article


  Back

Reform for Illinois
1658 N. Milwaukee Ave
#100-7279
Chicago, IL 60647
(312) 436-1274
Contact Us