The Civic Federation supports the work of the Cook County Bureau of Health Services Review Committee and the Task Force on Independent Governance of the Cook County Bureau of Health on establishing an independent governing board for the Cook County Bureau of Health Services. The Federation offers a number of specific recommendations regarding the role and responsibilities of an independent board.
The Civic Federation supported the Chicago Park District's FY2008 Budget because the District did not raise its property tax levy this year, and has continued to hold down operating costs through a combination of careful management practices, privatization of services, and public-private partnerships. However, the Federation is concerned about the decline in health of the District's pension fund…
CIVIC FEDERATION APPLAUDS PARK DISTRICT’S TAXING RESTRAINT Supports Rare “Good News” Budget for Overburdened Chicago Taxpayers In a year when far too many governments in the Chicago region have proposed huge tax increases, the Chicago Park District has held the line on its property tax levy and responsibly contained spending. For these reasons, the Civic Federation supports the district’s…
The Civic Federation supports DuPage County's proposed FY2008 $420.4 million budget, which includes a 12.1% or $60.1 million decrease in spending over the previous year and calls for the elimination of 10% of the workforce or 241 full-time positions, including 168 positions in public safety. The Federation's support is due to the County's established record of managing its existing resources and…
DuPage County faces serious fiscal challenges that have left it with no responsible choice but to make deep spending cuts next year, the Civic Federation found in its analysis of the $480.5 million recommended county budget. The full report, including complete findings and recommendations, will be released today on the Federation’s website, www.civicfed.org. The proposed FY2008 budget includes a…
The Civic Federation supports Tax Increment Financing as an economic development tool but recommends that there be much greater transparency in the quantity and quality of TIF information provided to the public. The Federation recommends including full financial information about TIF in all municipal budgets, making TIF information easily accessible on the internet, and undertaking a…
This report explains the impact of TIF on taxpayers and local governments in Illinois. It also reviews the TIF designation process, recent empirical research on TIF, and provides detailed information on selected City of Chicago TIF Districts. It is a companion report to the Civic Federation Position Statement on TIF.
The Civic Federation supports the CTA's proposed $1.0 billion FY2008 budget because it makes the necessary fare and service changes to create a blanced budget for the coming fiscal year. The Federation calls on the General Assembly and Governor to pass SB 572 immediately in order to allow the CTA to institute landmark pension and retiree health care reforms and rein in its skyrocketing employee…
Urges Immediate Passage of Comprehensive Reform Package in Senate Bill 572 The Civic Federation supports Chicago Transit Authority President Ron Huberman’s proposed $1.0 billion FY2008 budget because it makes necessary fare increases and service cuts to create a balanced budget for the coming fiscal year. The Federation’s full analysis and recommendations are available on our website, www.…
THE CIVIC FEDERATION SUPPORTS FY2007 CHICAGO BUDGET Remains Concerned about Pension Funds in Crisis (CHICAGO) – The Civic Federation released its independent analysis of Mayor Daley’s proposed city of Chicago budget today. The Federation supports the proposed $5.7 billion FY2007 spending plan for holding the line on property tax increases and stabilizing personnel-related expenditures through…
