Oppose the Chicago Transit Takeover
I strongly oppose the Chicago takeover of suburban mass transit - HB 3438 - that forces suburban taxpayers to pay for a billion-dollar bailout of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s mismanagement of Chicago’s public transit system while reducing suburban representation at the decision-making table.
Suburban taxpayers should not be saddled with even more taxes and fees on the tollway, real estate transfers, ride sharing and more to pay for the mayor’s gross mismanagement. It also allows tens of millions of dollars in suburban funding currently used for public safety, transportation, and services in the collars to be redirected to fund initiatives outside the collars including millions to pay for Chicago pensions.
Illinois families already pay the highest effective state and local tax rate in the nation, and they cannot afford more than $1 billion in new taxes for Chicago.
I am signing this petition to ensure my voice is heard and encourage legislators to VOTE NO on HB 3438 to help protect suburban taxpayers!