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[Steely Dan]

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National political discussion is not allowed here. Local stuff only.

If you have something to say about trump or biden or national issues, take it to the CE forum.

[ardecila]

Originally Posted by the urban politician

Would it be possible for the State to force a shrinkage of Chicago’s City Council?

Yes, per the Constitution the sovereign power rests with states who may delegate power to cities or withdraw it at any point. Illinois affords Chicago significant latitude as a home-rule municipality but that can certainly be taken away if the will existed in Springfield.

[UPChicago]

Originally Posted by IrishIllini

That'll never happen. The other three are theoretically possible. I don't think 50 wards in the city is inherently a problem, although it wouldn't hurt to merge wards. It's the authority Alderman have. It'll get political regardless of who holds the hammer, but a lot of planning/zoning/permitting power should stay with City Hall and the relevant departments.

This is exactly why 50 alderman is a problem

[lakeshoredrive]

https://twitter.com/andrewpellison/s...062178817?s=21

Could this be the end of Madigan?

[sentinel]

Originally Posted by lakeshoredrive

https://twitter.com/andrewpellison/s...062178817?s=21

Could this be the end of Madigan?

Dear GOD I hope so!!

[the urban politician]

Yes!

Madigan is pure evil. Get rid of that bastard

[twister244]

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/gove...-will-cost-you

So, as someone who has been on the fence between going digital nomad abroad after this is done, or maybe moving to Chicago to work remotely for my company (and future jobs), I find this news to be pretty disturbing.

At what point is the city going to realize they can't keep raising taxes on everyone to fill a hole caused by a subset of the population (speaking of pension problems)? If this tax hike was going to help fill a hole caused by covid, along with projects and initiatives to that benefited the entire city, I would be ok with it.

Also, the automatic raises tied to inflation is also disturbing to see just fly through the city council. This essentially means that even if consumer prices around the country go up, while real estate in Chicago stays stagnant, one's taxes here will still go up.

I really hope the city realizes that every time something like this occurs, more people are pushed off a fence of either staying in Chicago, or moving to Chicago. Same goes for business owners who might have been on the margin as it is.

[the urban politician]

Originally Posted by twister244

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/gove...-will-cost-you

So, as someone who has been on the fence between going digital nomad abroad after this is done, or maybe moving to Chicago to work remotely for my company (and future jobs), I find this news to be pretty disturbing.

At what point is the city going to realize they can't keep raising taxes on everyone to fill a hole caused by a subset of the population (speaking of pension problems)? If this tax hike was going to help fill a hole caused by covid, along with projects and initiatives to that benefited the entire city, I would be ok with it.

Also, the automatic raises tied to inflation is also disturbing to see just fly through the city council. This essentially means that even if consumer prices around the country go up, while real estate in Chicago stays stagnant, one's taxes here will still go up.

I really hope the city realizes that every time something like this occurs, more people are pushed off a fence of either staying in Chicago, or moving to Chicago. Same goes for business owners who might have been on the margin as it is.

^ There is no such thing as elected officials "realizing" things.

That's not how they work

[RedCorsair87]

Has this always been a shared cost? If so, that is insane.

https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/12...ram-on-jan-11/

[jpIllInoIs]

Originally Posted by RedCorsair87

Has this always been a shared cost? If so, that is insane.

https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/12...ram-on-jan-11/

Yes, not just Chicago, most municipalities charge property owners for sidewalk repair. A 50/50 split is standard. I remember ppl eschewing corner lots for this reason.

[LouisVanDerWright]

Originally Posted by jpIllInoIs

Yes, not just Chicago, most municipalities charge property owners for sidewalk repair. A 50/50 split is standard. I remember ppl eschewing corner lots for this reason.

I ripped out an entire corner of sidewalk a few years ago because it was literally dissolving and heaving. City didn't pay a dime, but I couldn't take the liability resulting from it becoming an ice life every time it precipitates anywhere near the freezing point.

Honestly the city dumping off public infrastructure on private tax paying property owners is one of the biggest signs of the decline of American society. What is the point of government if they tax you only to pay pensions for people who are supposed to be building the things your taxes are supposed to be funding? Government seems determined to play less and less of a productive role in American society and act more and more as a redistribution device for funneling money to deadbeats who voted for you and corporations who funded your ads to brainwash said deadbeats.

Heaven forbid you do something like replace lead pipes when you can virtue signal about national politics and downzone random properties in your ward.

[the urban politician]

Originally Posted by LouisVanDerWright

I ripped out an entire corner of sidewalk a few years ago because it was literally dissolving and heaving. City didn't pay a dime, but I couldn't take the liability resulting from it becoming an ice life every time it precipitates anywhere near the freezing point.

Honestly the city dumping off public infrastructure on private tax paying property owners is one of the biggest signs of the decline of American society. What is the point of government if they tax you only to pay pensions for people who are supposed to be building the things your taxes are supposed to be funding? Government seems determined to play less and less of a productive role in American society and act more and more as a redistribution device for funneling money to deadbeats who voted for you and corporations who funded your ads to brainwash said deadbeats.

Heaven forbid you do something like replace lead pipes when you can virtue signal about national politics and downzone random properties in your ward.

Haven’t you learned long enough ago that this forum is not the place to make sensible points like this one?

[sentinel]

I've never been so happy to write something related to politics, but:

Mike Madigan will not be Speaker of the Illinois House:

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-w...pends-campaign

[jpIllInoIs]

Truly goods news for all of us.

[Handro]

What are some tangible benefits we might see over the next 5 years or so from him resigning? Like is there anything public about him being a major impediment to any big time legislation that might go towards solving the state's dire financial situation? Or is it more symbolic of the machine breaking down?

[LouisVanDerWright]

Time Magazine

[IrishIllini]

I'm assuming he'll be reappointed when no one else can get to 60 votes.

[Tom In Chicago]

Originally Posted by IrishIllini

I'm assuming he'll be reappointed when no one else can get to 60 votes.

Yep. . .

. . .

[BVictor1]

https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-ha...ot-impeachment


Massive Trump Tower sign along Chicago River must come down, alderman says
Ald. Gilbert Villegas plans to introduce an ordinance forcing the removal of the 2,891-square-foot sign on the 96-story Trump International Hotel & Tower if Trump is convicted of “treason, sedition or subversive activities.”

By Fran Spielman Jan 12, 2021, 11:58am CST

"The 2,891-square-foot sign Donald Trump slapped on his 96-story Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago would have to come down, if an influential alderman has his way.

Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th), Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s City Council floor leader, plans to introduce an ordinance at the Jan. 27 City Council meeting that would force the issue seven years after the vanity sign along Chicago’s riverfront touched off a clash of giant egos with then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel."

[Toasty Joe]

Originally Posted by BVictor1

https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-ha...ot-impeachment


Massive Trump Tower sign along Chicago River must come down, alderman says
Ald. Gilbert Villegas plans to introduce an ordinance forcing the removal of the 2,891-square-foot sign on the 96-story Trump International Hotel & Tower if Trump is convicted of “treason, sedition or subversive activities.”

By Fran Spielman Jan 12, 2021, 11:58am CST

"The 2,891-square-foot sign Donald Trump slapped on his 96-story Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago would have to come down, if an influential alderman has his way.

Ald. Gilbert Villegas (36th), Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s City Council floor leader, plans to introduce an ordinance at the Jan. 27 City Council meeting that would force the issue seven years after the vanity sign along Chicago’s riverfront touched off a clash of giant egos with then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel."

been waiting for this one. years too late but I just hope they let us know in advance. I want to cheer it on as those letters come crumbling down out of prominence in our great city.