"There’s not a community that’s not touched by homelessness. We get a lot of demands from our constituents to find solutions. [The Bring Chicago Home proposal] has minimal impact on most Chicagoans and will provide that solution," Alderwoman Maria Hadden told the Chicago Sun-Times.
When there are over 68,000 Chicagoans experiencing homelessness, the issue affects every single one of us. Under our proposal, over 95% of property sales in the city would see a decrease in the real estate transfer tax. Why shouldn't those who can afford it pay a little more to benefit the whole city?
The “Bring Chicago Home” Coalition and its City Council allies introduced a measure to put a referendum on the ballot to allow a revised tax on high-end home sales,
From a tax to help the unhoused to raising the minimum wage for restaurant workers, a slew of plans progressives have long wanted got introduced — but passage remains miles away.
Mayor Brandon Johnson (Chicago Mayor's Office) officially introduced the resolution to put Bring Chicago Home on the ballot! This still needs to get voted upon by City Council before Chicagoans can take to the polls in March 2024.
There will be a hearing on our resolution in the Rules Committee sometime soon, between now and October 4. Stay tuned for more updates-- we'll need strong coalition turnout at the committee hearing!
Latest “Bring Chicago Home” measure, a key Johnson campaign issue that faces some opposition, offers a tiered tax rate system designed to hit the most expensive properties hardest.
🚨 BRING CHICAGO HOME will be INTRODUCED at City Council TOMORROW! 🚨
The Bring Chicago Home coalition will be rallying tomorrow at City Hall at 8:30 A.M. before the City Council meeting at 10 A.M.
This reintroduction of our proposal is the result of years of community organizing and collaboration. We're closer than ever to creating a dedicated revenue stream for permanent affordable housing and wraparound services to support the 68,000+ Chicagoans experiencing homelessness. Will you join us tomorrow for our rally and hearing?
A coalition comprised of people experiencing homelessness and community, policy and
direct-service organizations dedicated to addressing homelessness in Chicago.
