City Council - 2025-12-20
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Meeting Summary
Chicago City Council passed the 2026 budget package on December 20, 2025, with the alternative budget prevailing over Mayor Johnson's proposed 'Protecting Chicago' budget.
Key Decisions (9)
2026 Budget Recommendations and Text Amendments
2026 Annual Appropriation Ordinance
2026 Substitute Management Ordinance
Development Activity (1)
Hotel Development near Obama Presidential Center
Commercial
Market Signals (5)
Commercial Demand
Downtown Chicago office buildings remain largely empty, causing property tax…
Housing Demand
Rising property taxes are creating affordability concerns particularly on South…
Sentiment
Business groups including BOMA Chicago expressed concerns about Chicago's competitive…
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