Chicago PL Gets $83.4M Tax Hike

摘要

Chicago mayor Richard Daley has maintained his position as a strong advocate for public libraries, as the city council on November 13 approved by a 40-10 vote his proposal for the city's largest property tax increase ever-$83.4 million to build and maintain the city's libraries. The property tax increase will build or renovate a minimum of ten libraries and also will secure for the first time a dedicated source of funding. The average homeowner will pay an additional $60 more annually.