A City Finance Agenda For Chicago’s Next Mayor

By Daniel Tucker
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Companies don't sit around counting dollar bills during earnings season, but they do pay attention to the numbers. And so should you. MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP/Getty Images
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Companies don't sit around counting dollar bills during earnings season, but they do pay attention to the numbers. And so should you. MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP/Getty Images

A City Finance Agenda For Chicago’s Next Mayor

By Daniel Tucker
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A tax policy expert explains what Chicago’s next mayor needs to know when it comes to the city’s finances and looming pension crisis.

GUEST: Ralph Martire, executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability

LEARN MORE: Chicago Mayor Halted Pension Crisis, But Leaves Big Bills Ahead (Bloomberg 10/18/18)

America’s Largest Cities Are Practically Broke (Forbes 1/29/19)

Chicago’s City Budget 101 (Center For Tax And Budget Accountability 10/1/18)