Emanuel allies promise property tax hike, pension cuts in new term
Chicago — Following is a statement from Jesus “Chuy” Garcia Campaign Manager Andrew Sharp in response to the press conference held by Rahm Emanuel’s City Council allies this morning:
“The same aldermen who’ve pushed the Emanuel Administration’s policies that have driven our economy into a financial freefall today endorsed Rahm Emanuel’s budget priorities.
“Year after year, this team has deliberately chosen to underfund police and public safety budget items, while giving out corporate giveaways and rewarding large campaign contributors with over $100 million in tax breaks.
“The numbers put forth today by Emanuel’s allies would flunk any third grade math test. More numbers provided by the people who brought you the parking meter deal and five financial downgrades in the last four years have zero credibility.
“As Mayor, Emanuel’s slash-and-burn budget priorities have included shutting down half of the City's public mental health clinics and cutting hours and staff for public libraries that families depend on. His budgets have sold off public assets in privatization deals, cut funding for promised health care benefits for retirees, and have nickeled-and-dimed Chicagoans with revenue scams like red light and speed cameras.
"Chuy Garcia has been clear from day one on his budget priorities.
“As mayor, Chuy will invest in resources and services for Chicago's neighborhoods, like 1,000 new police officers to keep our communities safe. He’ll get our fiscal house in order by ending irresponsible practices like ‘scoop and toss’ bond schemes that have led to the downgrade of Chicago's credit rating. And he’ll ask the very wealthy and big corporations to pay their fair share, instead of balancing the books on the backs of working people and seniors.
“These attacks are designed to scare Chicagoans, and distract them from the fact that a majority of voters rejected his slash and burn approach to governance on Feb. 24. It won't work."
Contact: Monica Trevino, mtrevino2319@gmail.com
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