The Civic Federation supported the proposed FY2003 $141 million budget because of the proposed expenditure reductions of nearly $7 million, the elimination of 473 positions, the implementation of management efficiencies including…
The Civic Federation was encouraged by the City Colleges’ efforts to balance its $296 million budget by reducing positions and drawing down reserves. The Federation also applauded its efforts to implement a strategic planning process.
The Civic Federation opposed the $4.3 million property tax increase proposed in the MWRD’s proposed FY2002 budget of $793 million. The Federation did not believe that increasing taxes during a recession was prudent.
The Civic Federation opposed the $7 million property tax increase proposed in the FY2002 Chicago Park District’s $334 million budget. However, we strongly supported the innovative directions the District has taken this year and previous…
A 6-year trend analysis of indicators that measure the financial health and performance of 9 major local government pension funds from 1995 to 2000.
The Civic Federation supported the Chicago Park District’s FY2001 budget despite a $3.6 million increase in the property tax levy because the District demonstrated a commitment to improving services and putting its financial house in order.
In its analysis of the Forest Preserve District's $148 million FY2002 budget, the Civic Federation pointed out that expenditures continued to exceed revenues, leading to a long-term trend of Corporate Fund deficits.
The Civic Federation gave conditional support to the City Colleges of Chicago's FY2001 budget based primarily upon a concern that the balanced budget was predicated upon overly optimistic revenue projections.
A research report from the Openlands Project and Friends of the Chicago River that analyzes the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD)'s wastewater treatment practices and its landholding and disposal policies.
A research report from the Openlands Project and Friends of the Chicago River that analyzes the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD)'s wastewater treatment practices and its landholding and disposal policies.
