Local property tax rates rose 14 percent between 2014 and 2023 due to the impact of TIF district designations.
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Do you support using tax increment financing funds to cover a city's basic operating expenses?
The nonprofit behind the project added amenities and established a long-term maintenance fund for the Chicago campus.
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Do you believe aggressive state-to-state economic competition is beneficial for the national economy?
Business owners should monitor how interstate competition for tax base and talent influences regional economic policy.
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Do you trust your local government to deliver results on your community's most pressing problems?
The current Illinois Secretary of State aims to oversee the city's 35,000 employees and $17 billion budget.
