Live reporting by
Natalie Frank
From the virtual viewing of the meeting, public comment participants were barely visible, but they were audible.
Natalie Frank, Ph.D
@FrankNatalie
Hi All - Today, I'll be tweeting the Special City Council Meeting on Property Tax Hike. This is a change to the schedule which had budget meetings beginning at 1:30. This meeting will consider alternates to the Mayor's proposed property tax hike. It begins at 2:00 so stay tuned
01:44 PM Nov 14, 2024 CST
Meeting called to order by Mayor. Voting open for quorum roll call. Currently 45 members present in chambers. Quorum established. Other 5 participating remotely. Pledge of allegiance. Invocation.
Public comment (maximum of 30 minutes): Included statements in opposition to bird farms due to being breeding grounds for viruses, opposition to closing additional schools, support for fully funding CTU pensions.
Sargent of Arms being called upon to remove someone who is creating unrest with others attempting to help him. Waiting on order to be restored.
Public comment concluded: Clerk read agenda item: Consideration of ordinance authorizing Fiscal Year 2025 Property Tax Levy. Call for vote - Note: Point of Procedure during vote - Ald. Erwin wanted to abstain. Informed by clerk this wasn't allowed if he was in the chamber.
Vote: 0 Yeas, 50 Nays. Ordinance defeated. No discussion taking place considering alternatives to the property tax hike for closing budget gap.
Meeting adjourned at 3:15pm. This concludes coverage of the Special Chicago City Council Meeting on Property Tax Hike. The next budget meeting will be held Nov. 19 at 1:30. For more meeting coverage, check out . documenters.org
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