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Budget Management

Johnson to Refinance $525 Million in Bonds to Close Most of Chicago’s $85 Million Budget Gap

The one-time bond savings are meant to plug this year’s shortfall while the city prepares for a larger 2027 budget test.

Chicago Faces $130 Million Midyear Shortfall Linked to Council-Backed Revenues

Jersey City Council Rejects 15% Q3 Property Tax Increase

Mamdani and City Council Seal $125.8B Budget That Expands Rental Vouchers

NYC Pushes State for $1 Billion Tax Tweak as Budget Deadline Slips to May 12

Mamdani and City Council Clash Over Budget Fix as Council Unveils $6 Billion Savings Plan

Backlash Grows to Mamdani’s $127 Billion NYC Budget and 9.5% Property‑Tax Threat

Moreno Vows to Pay NOPD Bonuses, Seeks Council OK to Tap Emergency Payroll Fund

Harrisburg Council Overrides Mayor’s Budget Vetoes as Williams Weighs Legal Action

Chicago City Council Approves Revenue Plan Without Head Tax in 29–19 Vote

Chicago Budget Standoff Deepens as Johnson Opens Portal and Aldermen Draft Alternative

Austin Voters Reject Proposition Q, Forcing $110 Million Budget Rewrite

Chicago Alders Call Special Meeting to Question EY on Johnson’s Budget

New Orleans Withdraws $125 Million Payroll Bond as State Oversight Fight Escalates