City Council [in person or remote]

121 N LaSalle St Chicago, IL 60602 (Directions)

This is a special meeting of City Council that has been called for consideration of the Bring Chicago Home ordinance (SR2021-919). The revised proposal would put a put a referendum question on the February 2023 ballot that asks voters if the Real Estate Transfer Tax on transactions over $1 million should be increased to create a dedicated revenue stream for homelessness services and affordable housing.

See also: “City Should Boost Spending On Homeless Services By Raising Taxes On The Priciest Property Sales, ‘Bring Chicago Home’ Organizers Say,” Block Club Chicago

You have the option of documenting this meeting in person or remotely. If you choose to attend in person, an additional hour will be added to your total assignment hours.

If you choose to document remotely, the meeting will be live-streamed at https://www.chicityclerk.com/.

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