It has been over 10 years since the former Lincoln Yards site was left vacant. Today we are succeeding where previous administrations failed, creating thousands of new homes, good paying jobs, and accessible public spaces along Chicago’s riverfront.
Our Fair Share Budget is not balanced on the backs of working people through service cuts, layoffs, or property tax increases. It is balanced through sensible cost savings, efficiencies, and progressive revenue so we can continue our historic progress driving down violent crime, making our communities more affordable, and investing in mental health and our youth.
I spoke with Chicagoans of all ages from neighborhoods across the City about our budget and heard a continuous refrain: after receiving billions in tax breaks from Donald Trump, it's time we ask large corporations to pay their fair share.